The finale of the FIA GT championship will be held 22 – 24 November 2013. As ambassador of this event, we will be present with our two McLaren MP4-12C GT3.
Two drivers per car, as a mandatory driver change is planned during the races :
1 qualifying race on Saturday 23 November,
1 race on Sunday 24 November.
3 of the 4 drivers are already confirmed for this city challenge !
Frédéric Vervisch, our McLaren Belgian driver in Blancpain Endurance series, Alexander Sims, the English driver, Stef Dusseldorp, the Dutch driver. They all know very well the car !
Frédéric Vervisch : “I’m very happy I can finish my first GT-season with the FIA GT closing race in Baku, thanks to the team that believes in me. Knowing it’s taking place on a street circuit, makes me even more excited.. Street circuits are my favorite! I’m also looking forward to work together with my team mates Stef Dusseldorp and Alexander Sims, I’m keen to learn a lot. Can’t wait to be in that car!”
2007 – German F3, Vice Champion
2008 – Asian F3, Champion – German F3, Champion
2009 – Champcar Atlantic, Rookie Champion
2010/11 – Superleague Formula, multiple winner
2013 – Blancpain Endurance Series, 1 win Pro-Am
Alexander Sims :“I am extremely excited to be placed with Boutsen Ginion Racing by McLaren for the Baku street race. It will be the first time for me racing at Baku and also first time working with the team. I have been in the same paddock this year as I drove in the Blancpain series with Hexis and it has been clear to me that Boutsen has a strong package and I look forward to driving their McLaren and fighting for the best result possible.”
2008 – McLaren Autosport Award
2009/10 – 4th European F3, Pole @ Zandvoort Masters
2012 & 2013 – Factory McLaren driver, Best finish – 2nd Place @ Paul Ricard with Hexis Racing
Stef Dusseldorp :“I’m really looking forward to race in Baku again. I have good
memories from racing there last year in the streets. Although the track will be different this year, I hope I can fight for the victory again with Boutsen”.
2009 – German F3 – Best rookie and 2nd overall
2010 – German F3 – 4th overall
2011 – FIA GT1 World Championship – 7th overall and Team World Champion
2012 – FIA GT1 World Championship – 2nd overall and 2nd Team
- BAKU City Challenge – winner
2013 – Blancpain Endurance Series – 1 podium
We stll have 1 driver to confirm ! And the line-ups / per car !