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Canadian Lance Stroll, who claimed this year's Italian Formula 4 title, will prepare his 2015 campaign by contesting this winter's Toyota Racing Series Down Under in New Zealand.
Over five race weekends at five different circuits and in 15 races, a 20-strong grid of young racing drivers from New Zealand and around the world will compete for some of the most prestigious trophies in New Zealand motor racing, including the ultimate prize, the New Zealand Grand Prix.
For the first time in its 11-year history New Zealand's Toyota Racing Series will include current FIA GP2 series competitor, Artem Markelov of Russia.
Italy's Prema team and the Ferrari Development Academy bring to NZ young Canadian Lance Stroll as he prepares to step up to the 2015 FIA European Formula 3 series. Stroll and another Prema driver to be confirmed will be supported by Ferrari engineers during their TRS campaigns.
This winter series will feature the new spec ‘wings and slicks' FT50 single seater, built by Tatuus in Italy, and powered by a Toyota engine.
2015 calendar:
Round 1: Ruapuna Park 14-18 Jan 2015
Round 2: Teretonga Park 22-25 Jan 2015
Round 3: Hampton Downs 29 Jan-1 Feb 2015
Round 4: Taupo 5-8 Feb 2015
Round 5: Manfeild 12-15 Feb 2015
Over five race weekends at five different circuits and in 15 races, a 20-strong grid of young racing drivers from New Zealand and around the world will compete for some of the most prestigious trophies in New Zealand motor racing, including the ultimate prize, the New Zealand Grand Prix.
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| Tatuus-Toyota FT50 (Photo: Toyota Motorsport, NZ) |
For the first time in its 11-year history New Zealand's Toyota Racing Series will include current FIA GP2 series competitor, Artem Markelov of Russia.
Italy's Prema team and the Ferrari Development Academy bring to NZ young Canadian Lance Stroll as he prepares to step up to the 2015 FIA European Formula 3 series. Stroll and another Prema driver to be confirmed will be supported by Ferrari engineers during their TRS campaigns.
This winter series will feature the new spec ‘wings and slicks' FT50 single seater, built by Tatuus in Italy, and powered by a Toyota engine.
2015 calendar:
Round 1: Ruapuna Park 14-18 Jan 2015
Round 2: Teretonga Park 22-25 Jan 2015
Round 3: Hampton Downs 29 Jan-1 Feb 2015
Round 4: Taupo 5-8 Feb 2015
Round 5: Manfeild 12-15 Feb 2015