IFM WINTER TESTING SCHEDULE CONFIRMED

Spain and Italy will host Formula Master’s official test days this winter with the International Series’ teams scheduled to attend both Valencia and Vallelunga circuits.

Following a successful debut year, Formula Master (IFM) organisers are now focusing on the 2008 season, which will once again partner the FIA World Touring Car Championship at all its European rounds.

“This year was crucial in establishing ourselves as a serious option for upcoming drivers,” said Series Director Mauro Sipsz. “Looking ahead, the 2008 season will give us the opportunity to build on our success in 2007 and welcome back the participants that helped the Series become the internationally recognised formula it is today.

“Official test days are essential for teams to build on the momentum they have established since the Series launched and both circuits offer great facilities for competitors’ preparation ahead of the next season.”

While Valencia saw the International Series’ inaugural race last May, Vallelunga is a new venue for the IFM teams. However, the series’ single-seater car was originally developed at the Italian track earlier this year with the Autodromo di Vallelunga circuit a popular testing location for many teams including Formula 1.

20 & 21 November     SPAIN           Valencia

4 & 5 December        ITALY           Vallelunga

18 & 19 December     ITALY           Vallelunga

Formula Master – Provisional 2008 calendar

17 & 18 May            SPAIN           Valencia

31 May & 1 June       FRANCE         Pau

14 & 15 June            CZECH REP    Brno

5 & 6 July                PORTUGAL     Estoril

26 & 27 July             UK               Brands Hatch

30 & 31 August        GERMANY       Oschersleben

20 & 21 September   SWEDEN        Anderstorp

4 & 5 October          ITALY           Monza