Ayrton Simmons secured third place in the BRDC British F3 Championship for Chris Dittmann Racing after a thrilling finale at Donington this weekend (14-15 September). With the title showdown going down to the wire and four racers in the mix, the Epping driver kept his nerve to take the points needed to cap a memorable season for himself and the team. A stunning second one-two of the season in the second race saw the Tewkesbury-based outfit sign-off in style, with no other team managing even one in 2019. Nazim Azman took his second victory in the Championship with Ayrton finishing[…..]
Ayrton Simmons was in sensational form as he took a victory and a second-place finish for Chris Dittmann Racing in BRDC British F3 at Spa Francorchamps this weekend (20-21 July). After mixed fortunes at Donington, the British driver was back to his very best at the Belgium circuit, delivering a dominant second win of the campaign in the final race. A second-place finish in the first race on top of a double pole in qualifying, saw the Epping racer close the gap at the top of the standings and put the pressure back on his title rivals. Principal Chris Dittmann said: “Ayrton was superb[…..]
Ayrton Simmons secured a brilliant podium after another strong weekend for Chris Dittmann Racing in BRDC British F3 at Donington Park this weekend (21-23 June). The Epping racer finished second in the first race to remain in the title hunt at the half-way stage of the Championship. However, the driver didn’t have it all his own way, with an unfortunate disqualification in the second race. But after Nazim Azman put in his best performance of the season to finish P5 in Race 3, it ensured the weekend finished on a positive note. Team principal Chris Dittmann said: “It was a[…..]
Ayrton Simmons took his first win of the season after a brilliant showing in BRDC British F3 at Silverstone for Chris Dittmann Racing this weekend (8-9 June). The Epping racer was in stunning form, not only securing a well-deserved victory but finishing third and fifth – the second race, a superb drive from his P17 starting position. A P6 for Nazim Azman ensured there were even more points for the team on the board by the end. But it was Ayrton’s performances that once again took centre stage and saw him accrue the biggest points haul of the weekend, leaving[…..]
An Ayrton Simmons double podium saw Chris Dittmann Racing get their 2019 BRDC British F3 campaign off to a cracking start this Easter weekend (20-22 April). The Epping racer showed he would be one to watch across the season with a second and third place finish at Oulton Park. And two Top 10 finishes on Malaysian driver Nazim Azman’s British F3 debut ensured the team left in good spirits – and with more points on the board. Team principal Chris Dittmann said: “It was a great start to the season for the team and both drivers. “Ayrton showed what he[…..]
Ayrton Simmons has confirmed he will return to the BRDC British F3 Championship in 2019, joining the Chris Dittmann Racing team with whom he contested selected rounds last year. The all-time highest points scorer in British F4 history competed in British F3 at Spa Francorchamps, Donington Park and Silverstone in 2018, making an immediate impression with fourth on the grid at the legendary Belgian circuit, just 0.142s off pole position despite no testing beforehand. He went even better at Donington Park with third on the grid, while race results were also very strong with a best of fourth at Spa[…..]
Ayrton Simmons and Cian Carey showed plenty of potential in the BRDC British F3 Championship at Donington for Chris Dittmann Racing this weekend (22-23 Sept). Ayrton, on only his second race weekend in the competition, put on a pacey performance to take P3 in qualifying before going on to two P6s and a P7. Despite his lack of testing, it was unfortunate that two races were interrupted by long safety car periods, or a podium looked on the cards. Meanwhile, Cian, on debut, showed glimpses of his pace to take a Top 10 finish with limited time in the car[…..]