After testing sessions, here comes racing time ! Morand Racing will make its racing debut in Silverstone next weekend in the highly competitive European le Mans Series championship. On mythic Northamptonshire race track, Natacha Gachnang and Franck Mailleux will do everything possible to shine in LMP2 category ! 5 kms 901 long Silverstone racetrack consisting of 18 corners will welcome competitors of the European le Mans Series championship for the 9th time after races in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 et 2011.
Testing days in Paul Ricard two weeks ago where marked by Franck Mailleux fastest time during first day. Swiss-French duo will have 2 hours of free practice in order to refine the set-up of their Morgan LMP2 prototype powered by Judd before qualification session on Saturday morning. 3 hours long race will take place on Saturday afternoon.
Benoit Morand – Team Manager ” Serious things start now ! For us, Joe Genoud and myself, it’s a first victory to be on the starting grid of mythic racetrack Silverstone with a highly competitive team. Work done during winter with our technical partners : Onraok Automotive, Judd and Dunlop must pay off. We are more than impatient to be next weekend.”
Franck Mailleux “Silverstone is a racetrack I know for years, I raced in the home of British motorsport last year as part of the World Endurance Championship in LMP2 category. Both practice days in South France were successfull and we have been able to work on the overall set-up of the car but also to test Dunlop tyres. Morgan and Judd are both competitive and we will do our best to bring back a great result from Great Britain. We showed we have great potential and team can rely on my commitment.”
Natacha Gachnang “I raced in Silvertsone in Formula 2, World GT but also Formula Le Mans and I always appreciate this venue. It’s a tricky racetrack with high speed curves, long straight ligns, it’s also a great mix between technical and driving difficulties. Work done in South France will give us a hand in Silverstone. Weather can be an important factor on Friday and Saturday. Rain or shine we are ready !”
Source : Morand Racing