[28-03-2013]
FRANCK MAILLEUX CONFIRMED AT MORAND RACING FOR SILVERSTONE SEASON-OPENER
 Following an impressive performance at the official European Le Mans Series test session at Paul Ricard earlier this week, French racer Franck Mailleux has today been confirmed as one of Morand Racing’s drivers for the impending season opener at Silverstone.
Franck will join the team at the first race of the 2013 ELMS championship, a three hour race around the legendary British circuit, driving the Morand Racing Morgan Judd LMP2 car, equipped with Dunlop tyres.
Franck has been racing in endurance championships since 2009 and was crowned champion of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup series back in 2011 in the LMP1 class. His performance in testing, which saw him register the second quickest time of the two days, was enough to convince Morand Racing to include Franck in their line-up for Silverstone.
Quick Q+A with Franck Mailleux
Franck, you must be pleased to be racing at Silverstone in two weeks’ time?
“I am incredibly thankful to the Morand Racing team for giving me the opportunity to test at Paul Ricard earlier this week and to showcase my capabilities in a competitive field. I am grateful to have joined them for the first race of the ELMS season at Silverstone and to be an active participant in endurance racing, even if currently just for one race. I will do everything I can to use my four years of experience at the front of endurance racing to get a good result for the team.”
How do you prepare to race with a new team after just one test session?
“I have been preparing all winter to race even if my circumstances were a little bit unsettled. I kept up my physical training regime over the winter and I felt immediately at home when the team offered me the opportunity to test this week. The Morand Racing Morgan Judd LMP2 is a quick car and I felt at home straight away, as demonstrated from our competitive pace. It was good to work with the team, their partners and the other drivers, with whom I hope to forge a mutually compatible relationship as we prepare for Silverstone. I am looking forward to returning to racing action.”
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