The young guns of world motor racing head to Silverstone next weekend (Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th April) as the UK’s premier motorsport venue hosts round two of the 2004 British Formula 3 Championship. This highly regarded series, seen by many as the final stepping stone to the glamorous world of F1, features some of the most competitive racing in motorsport as drivers battle it out to make a name for themselves.
Racing in the British F3 Championship ranks among the best in the world, and fans can expect an action-packed weekend for all the family. Previous winners include the legendary Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen, Rubens Barrichello and Brit Johnny Herbert. All graduated into F1 having served their apprenticeships on the British F3 circuit. Nelson Piquet Jr. was the 2004 pre-season favourite and, following two second place finishes in the opening round, has already leapt to the top of the Championship.
Having learnt the tracks in 2003, and tested for WilliamsF1 over the winter, ‘Nelsinho’ will be keen to follow in the footsteps of his father Nelson Piquet, who won the British F3 Championship before going on to become three times F1 World Champion. Piquet will not have it all his own way though. Fans at Silverstone on 18th April will be able to get behind British hopeful Adam Carroll, who kick started his season with a clear statement of intent by winning the opening race, and is currently lying second in the standings.
“I’d planned on getting a good start and luckily that happened,” commented Carroll after his first victory of the season. No doubt the British hopeful will be looking for more of the same when he takes to the track at the home of the British Grand Prix. Adding to the excitement of this year’s Championship will be the intense battle for team honours.
Carlin Motorsport and Alan Docking Racing have historically dominated, however, 2004 will hopefully see them pushed all the way by the arrival of Menu Motorsport, run by ex- British F3 star Alain Menu. Combined with the presence of the Piquet Sport team, this year’s series will be fiercely contested and fans at Silverstone can expect a feast of top-class racing as the teams and drivers go all out to claim maximum points.
In addition to two British F3 races, there will be a host of breathtaking racing from an exciting support line-up that includes the Pirelli Maranello Ferrari Challenge, the Formula Ford Championship and the ever exciting Zip Formula. Completing the action over a packed weekend will be the TVR Tuscan Championship and home grown talent from Silverstone Racing School’s BRDC single seater Championship. With so many drivers hungry to impress at the Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone once again guarantees an unforgettable weekend of entertainment.
Tickets will be available on the day at the main entrance. For further information visit silverstonemotorsport.co.uk
Prices: Weekend Ticket* £10 Children** - 15 and under Free * Roving seat in any available location
** Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 6 children per adult
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