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[…..]
Chris Dittmann Racing was delighted to take two more podiums in F3 Cup at Oulton Park this weekend (15-16 June). Principal Chris Dittmann was in brilliant form after getting behind the wheel again, taking pole in qualifying before setting the fastest lap and a P2 in Race One. He narrowly missed out on a second podium in the next race, but was still fast enough to set the quickest lap of the weekend. Meanwhile, Irish driver Cian Carey had a quiet few days by his high standards, but ended P3 in the first race – which was enough to keep[…..]
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[…..]
Chris Dittmann Racing wasted little time in displaying their F3 Cup dominance once again thanks to a hat-trick of wins for Cian Carey at Donington this weekend (6-7 April). After taking the driver and team titles in 2018, it was business as usual on the opening rounds of the new season. The reigning champ was in stunning form, hitting the ground running to take all three wins and launch his title defence in style. And with strong drives from Phillip and Patrick Jeans and Jonathon Hughes, it was a positive start to the season all round. Team Principal Chris Dittmann[…..]
A Silverstone washout couldn’t put a dampener on proceedings for Chris Dittmann Racing after they were crowned both driver and team champions in F3 Cup this weekend (13-14 Oct). Cian Carey took double pole in qualifying and was aiming to add to his points tally before adverse weather conditions saw the racing cancelled on the final day of the season. But it led to jubilant scenes as the title was confirmed after a tremendous season – while Chris Dittmann Racing took the team accolade for good measure. A busy weekend at Silverstone also saw Ayrton Simmons take P5 in the[…..]
Chris Dittmann Racing’s 2016 season came to a close at Snetterton with the final rounds of F3 Cup. The team visited still in with a chance of a double championship win, Stuart Wiltshire third in the drivers’ championship and the team third in the teams’. Fourth in the damp opener kept him in the hunt, while team-mate Tony Bishop slipped to 10th late on. In the second, neither Wiltshire or Bishop could make improvements on their starting slots, running ninth and 10th for much of it. Bishop, whose one-lap pace was good enough for the fourth-fastest, fell back to 12th[…..]
Chris Dittmann Racing heads to Snetterton this weekend (October 8-9) for the F3 Cup season finale still in contention for a double championship victory. The reigning teams’ champion lies third in the standings in its quest to retain the title, with three races pencilled for the Norfolk visit. The Tewkesbury outfit will need to overturn a 108-point deficit. In the drivers’ standings Stuart Wiltshire also sits third, 46 points back from the top spot. Each driver must drop their three worst scores, and with two non-finishes he loses the 14 points from Donington-hosted round two. But such has been Wiltshire’s[…..]
Silverstone hosted the penultimate weekend of F3 Cup, and an impressive performance from Stuart Wiltshire puts him and CDR in pole position to wrap up a double third place in the championships. He and team-mate Tony Bishop have combined to secure third in the 2016 teams’ standings. Wiltshire overcame a broken foot suffered earlier in the week to notch a brace of fourth places to eke out a small cushion in the third spot in the championship table. The 2015 championship runner-up was engaged in a close battle during the frantic opener, and he worked his way towards the top[…..]
The BRDC British Formula 3 Championship concluded at Donington Park with a strong showing from Jeremy Wahome and Omar Ismail, but the unfortunate Krishnaraaj Mahadik was forced onto the sidelines by injury. Wahome looked set for his best result of the season in the opener when a good start propelled him into the top six. Having moved into fifth, his race came to an early end at the Fogarty esses when he spun off the circuit. The Kenyan youngster finished his season on a high with 10th place in the final race of the year, having earlier claimed 15th in[…..]