Paul Ricard was our first night race, although it barely deserves the name since it started at 6pm and ended at 12am! Our traditional start to the weekend did not go well. The first session confirmed that the car was not working properly when breaking. Upon further investigation we found an air bubble in the ABS (Automatic Breaking System), which compromised the proper working of the breaks. After it was repaired, all was good.

I started the race. On the first lap, fifth corner, I was t-boned and spun. Luckily the car had nothing. I restarted the car and went off to race. My first stint was exhausting under the Southern French sun. I took a cold shower to prepare for the second night stint at 10pm. It went very well.

Jens K. finished the race. We came 31st overall and 7th in class. It was a great finish before we leave to Spa in 3 weeks for the official test days.

KARIM A. OJJEH