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The California Superbike School is returning to Philippine soil this coming Feb.15-16, 2020 at Clark International Speedway with different students, new levels to reach, and a full two days of intense motorcycle training.

The California Superbike School (CSS) made its Philippine debut last February 2014 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga with 63-70 students from all over the Philippines and 12 of the most experienced coaches of the school’s Australian branch who rigorously trained the students.

Keith Code founded the CSS in 1980 with one goal in mind: to teach motorcycle riders to drive better, safer, and faster. Since its debut, it has trained over 150,000 riders worldwide.

In the country, there is no one better equipped than Tuason Racing to run the Local leg of the California Superbike School. TRS is the Philippines’ premier racing school and is a 21-year mogul in the business. Together with Dave Howitt, one of the few who have attained a level 4 master coaching status, TRS will again host the CSS Philippines this coming Feb.15 to 16 with the support of Wheeltek and Kawasaki Philippines on 2nd year.

New students will start with the level 1 riding class on day one and the level 2 riding class on day 2, focusing on throttle control, proper steering techniques, determining reference points on the track, racing lines, and correct braking. The graduates of last year’s CSS will be climbing to levels 3 and 4.

Level 3 will mostly cover proactive technical points of riding, body positioning, and a unique drill called “Attack Angles” which will give the riders a better approach to cornering. Level 4 takes a completely different turn; it is custom-built to suit the specific needs of every rider, building up any weaknesses found after taking Levels 1-3. 

The all-in fee for this training is P85,000. It includes a theoretical riding lecture at the beginning. While on the track, the participants will have six highly trained instructors to ride with them to provide a more in-depth coaching style and to point out necessary corrections in their riding habits.

For more info about California Superbike School Philippines, call 88292760 or go online at http://www.facebook.com/Tuason-Racing-School and http://www.tuasonracing.com

The Formula V1 is back again in the new decade as the series kicks off in March 2020. So before the action starts up again let’s review the fundamentals of the series.

THE CAR

Formula V1 is the Philippines’ homegrown formula car series and the beginning of the country’s motorsports rebirth. The series also runs mandatory specifications for the engineering, which in turn prioritizes the skills of the drivers. With every team competing on the same level, the competition reduces cost and eases the weight of maintenance.

The semi-monocoque Formula V1 cars are produced by West Cars in Suzuka Japan. The Car uses rear wheel drive, mid engine layout with an open cockpit. It uses a 5 speed H pattern short shift and no driving aids such as ABS or Traction Control, making it one of the purest forms of motorsports available for intermediate level racing. The car can reach up to a top speed of 220kph and can achieve 0-100kph in 4.5 seconds. The Car comes with in-car brake bias for the front and rear disc brakes and a 1NZ 1.5Li (110HP) Toyota engine.

THE SCHEDULE

Day 1 of a Sprint Race consists of two 20 minute practice sessions–unofficial and official–before scrutineering and Qualifying Time Trials.

Day 2 consists of three 12 lap races. Race 1 grid position depends on QTT results, Race 2 grid position will be based on the results of Race 1–but with a reverse grid for the top four cars.

POINTS SYSTEM

• 1st – 20
• 2nd – 15
• 3rd – 12
• 4th – 10
• 5th – 8
• 6th – 6
• 7th – 4
• 8th – 3
• 9th – 2
• 10th – 1

With the stakes running highest at the end of the season with a double points final race. The championship is up in the air till the final checkered flag!

Venues

CIS – Clark International Circuit will be the host to a majority of the FV1 events this year so what’s so special about this track? Well it is a 4.189 km speedway located in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. The full track has 18 turns and it runs in a counter-clockwise direction. A notable part of the track is the first corner from the main straight which has an uphill climb where the exciting scramble for positions happens at the start of every race.

BRC – Batangas Racing Circuit is a 3.700 km circuit situated in Rosario, Batangas. The full track is 14 turns and runs in a clockwise direction.

SC – Suzuka Circuit is the prize that every V1 racer hopes to attain at the end of the Championship. Our best drivers will get the chance to compete in this prestigious raceway. The entire course is 5.807 km, meanwhile the East circuit is 2.243 km, and the West course is 3.466 km.

Stay tuned as we assemble again for Season 3. See you there!

Best 9 Stories of Tuason Racing from 2019

The 2019 season officially ended last December, which certainly left us with many memories. From the pre-season runs to the back and forth duels between the drivers, everyone was lining up in pursuit of further glory in the sport.

Many elements made 2019 the pinnacle, so we ranked the best stories of the year based on the highest social media exposure! Here are the best nine stories of 2019:

TOP 9: #AskJpTuason: Where Should I Start If I Want to Go Racing?

AskJpTuason is a video series of the Founder himself which answers questions about racing or motorsports in general. Safe to say, there is a rich volume of people interested in the sport because the series made it in our top hits list!

TOP 8: Rhian Ramos for Phoenix Pulse Racing Team

A veteran racer and very familiar face joins the team as celebrity racer and Phoenix endorser Rhian Ramos returns to action! Rhian Ramos was undoubtedly the prettiest racer on the grid!

TOP 7: Phoenix Young Drivers’ Program

Phoenix extends its support in elevating Philippine motorsports as it introduces the Phoenix Young Drivers Program – a sponsorship initiative that allows budding racers to become the next racing superstar.

TOP 6: OMP Helmet Giveaway

This OMP Helmet giveaway was way too exciting for our racing community! It was the most enormous amount of entries we received among all online contests TRS produced in 2019. Wow, are we all waiting for another one?

TOP 5: Giti-Formula V1 Tune-up Session

Giti’s super car track day and the first Formula V1 test day of 2019 made for a racing fan’s wet dream.

TOP 4: Level Up Challenge EP 5

Another veteran of the Vios Cup, Sam YG, is a self-proclaimed car guy and tells us he has all the needed attributes to win. And he delivers it in the humorous way that only he can! No wonder he got into the top of our list!

TOP 3: Toyota Racing School

The overwhelming volume of enrollment inquiries is proof of why Toyota Racing School made it on our list! Up to the time of writing, we’re still receiving inquiries from enthusiasts who want to level up in the sport!

TOP 2: Toyota Supra in the Toyota Racing Festival

A classic Prominence Red A90 Supra is sure to be a hit on its accent in the Toyota Racing Festival at Clark International Speedway. The superstar of the event made a few runs and looked equally goof with every Vios racing car in the grid.

TOP 1: Luis Gono carries PH flag at Fuji Championship Race

Luis Gono battles with Japan’s top V1 drivers at the Fuji International Speedway. Gono earned the lone slot for a Pinoy driver at the Fuji Championship Race when he bagged the championship title in the single-seater, open-cockpit race car based on a points system.

For us, 2019 has earned its place as another successful year for the company. And now, we’re facing another crown jewel – a new year ahead and loads of exciting opportunities for development!

Tuason Racing School (TRS), the premier professional racing school in the Philippines, has just capped off its successful 2019 event calendar. With popular events such as the California Superbike School and Formula V1 carrying on into the new decade, Filipino motorsports have a bright future ahead of it.

So what can we expect to see from the trail-blazing company?

INTERNATIONAL ULTRA 4 ENDURANCE RACE

The Ultra 4-hour endurance race for the Formula V1 last seen as the 2019 season-ender will now open the 2020 season as we gear up for higher stakes in the new year of Philippine Formula car racing. With the Formula V1 grid size upgrade, the endurance race will also be getting a boost in terms of competitiveness with several international teams from countries like Japan, the UK, China, Taiwan, and Korea with the possibility of several others. With a projected grid of already over thirty cars, this Formula V1 event will be the grandest endurance race the Philippines has ever seen.

FORMULA V1

The formula car series that aims to develop Filipino drivers with international level skills, and rewards these talented athletes with a chance to compete in the Vita-01 series in Suzuka Circuit, Japan. We could see a few exciting changes this year, with the first being a size increase of F1 proportions with twenty-two cars rounding out the grid. More celebrities have joined in the festivities as well as international teams such as the world-class Eurasia Motorsport, all in all; the upcoming season promises some exciting action. Last but not least, there is the handsome reward of not just one, but two racers earning a drive for the Vita-01 invitational race in Suzuka Circuit with an estimated sixty cars on the grid, making it quite the extravagant affair.

CALIFORNIA SUPERBIKE SCHOOL

The bikes are back with the CSS program roaring in this coming February, with an already impressive 150,000+ certified riders. This seventh year promises to bring back that same excellence with its partner Kawasaki Motorcycles. Later in the year, we could also experience a crossover event with CSS in Sepang Circuit, Malaysia

VIOS RACING FESTIVAL

The journey continues with Toyota Racing School and Toyota Motor Philippines, as the one-make series continues to grow the local motorsports community inviting all types of enthusiasts to join in a professional competition. There are plans to introduce a roadshow to promote the festival to the provincial Toyota dealerships and further propagate appreciation for motorsports in the Philippines.

TRS ROAD SAFETY ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN

A program with the noble goal of improving road safety and safeguarding motorists from future accidents brought about by a lack of knowledge. The company has combated this by opening up several avenues for introducing vital skills and information to Filipino motorists. From the beginning with their partner Ford to host Driving Skills for Life, then on to their own TRS Driver Development Academy, which offers classroom seminars, practical skills exercises, and portable online courses. With numerous accidents of varying degrees, mostly stemming from avoidable mistakes, TRS hopes to put their support forward and create safer drivers for a better Filipino future.

Tuason Racing School is at the forefront of Philippine motorsport and intends to continuously elevate local motorsport to an international level. Working tirelessly through the decade, they have prepared to move into the new year. With their lofty goal in mind, the team has planned their 2020 to make what was once a vision into reality.

Established in 1999, Tuason Racing School (TRS) is the first and only professional racing school in the country, aiming to provide a complete ladder to motorsports and drivers training. Since then, expansion and improvements have made it the dynamic company that it is today.

This year, Tuason Racing is celebrating its 20th year with a bang as 2019 has been one of the best years for the company. Looking at some of their most popular events, it is indeed a proof why Tuason Racing is still running and now, the longest-reigning company in the local motorsports scene.

The 2019 business calendar of the company has a climax of a week-long series of events, car exhibits, seminars, launch, and other programs that coincided with the expertise of the company.

Here are some events that brought color to Tuason Racing’s 2019 business calendar:

THE GITI-FORMULA V1 CHALLENGE

Formula V1 is the first homegrown formula car program in the country and the flagship series in the rebuilding of Philippine motorsports. Season 2 returned this year with more experienced teams and a wealth of new, talented drivers. With that dream drive at Suzuka at stake, all nine races of this season were heart-stopping and full of drama! To top it all, champions come together for the culminating event of the Formula V1 Season 2 with a fun Ultra 4-Hour Endurance Race

GITI GLOBAL TIRE LAUNCH

This year, Tuason Racing achieved another milestone in the business for running the Giti Passenger Car Radial Launch together with Giti Global. It is the first international launch for both Giti and Tuason Racing. The entire series of events consists of track activities, lifestyle activity, formal training, and the grand launch. It was a very challenging event that required intense planning and organization for the company. Overall – it was superb!

TOYOTA VIOS RACING FESTIVAL

For this season, Vios Racing Festival has been better with the introduction of Autocross Challenge to the event. It made the festival more inclusive and accessible to Filipinos by opening more slots to enthusiasts. Organising this event for Toyota along with Toyota Racing School, has always been a step forward towards Tuason Racing and Toyota Motor Philippines’ shared vision of strengthening and supporting the growth of motorsports in the country.

FORD DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE

Ford Philippines has worked together with long-term partner Tuason Racing to bring the 12th year of Driving Skills for Life Program back on the road this year. Seminars with hands-on training were successfully conducted in different parts of the country from Luzon, Visayas to Mindanao for the hope of achieving safer roads in the country.

CALIFORNIA SUPERBIKE SCHOOL

Having another set of new graduates, CSS PH 2019 successfully trained riders to provide complete and integrated skills in motorcycle riding. CSS has trained over 150,000 riders worldwide, and in collaboration with the Philippines’ premier in the local motorsports industry, Tuason Racing became part of bringing CSS in Malaysia!

Tuason Racing’s rise to the top of the motorsports industry is never without challenges. Enormous production power, a devotion to speed and efficiency, a modicum of measured craziness in its people, and the willingness to throw around its amazing magic have all contributed to Tuason Racing’s domination of nearly every challenge it’s involved with.

The company’s burning desire to extend its ever-growing reach is at an all-time high for next year. The next big thing might be just on the horizon for the company.

Anyone excited for 2020? Stay tuned for Tuason Racing’s bigger and better 2020!

After a successful debut in 2018, the Giti-Formula V1 Challenge returned this year with more experienced teams and a wealth of new, talented drivers.

Formula V1 is the first homegrown formula car program in the country and the flagship series in the rebuilding of Philippine motorsports. It’s a “spec” formula meaning every team runs exactly the same vehicle–that makes V1 racing cost-effective, easy to maintain, and, competitive and exciting because driver skill becomes the most important aspect–and with a dream race in Suzuka against the V1 champions of Japan awaiting the champion, the drivers definitely delivered a lot of highly skilled and epic racing all season long.

The Giti-Formula V1 Challenge is presented by Phoenix Pulse Technology and Tuason Racing. Sponsored by Giti Tires Philippines, West Racing Cars, OMP, AEG Powertools, Phoenix Accelerate, Rota Wheels, Oakley, Eurasia, FamilyMart, and Don Papa Rhum.

Media partners: Autoindustriya, Autocar, Wheelsph, Jamesdeakin.com, C!Magazine, and ESPN 5

APRIL: The Giti-Formula V1 Tune Up Event

The new racers of 2019 got to test their cars against each other in the first event of the season at CIS on April 7. The grid welcomed Frontrow Racing’s Raymond Ronquillo, Glutamax M1 Racing Team’s Gaby Dela Merced, One Formula’s Jerry Choi, Edgesport Racing’s Francesco Dino, and Team Obengers’ young duo of Estefano Rivera and 16-year old Alex Brown.

Aside from a valuable shakedown session, over 60 enthusiasts and their beautiful cars also joined for a trackday event organized by title sponsors, Giti, at CIS!

MAY: The 2019 Giti-Formula V1 Challenge Official Launch

Held at Manila Polo Club, and coinciding with Tuason Racing’s celebration of 20 years in the business, the season was officially opened on May 8. JP Tuason, founder and CEO, again shared the vision for Formula V1 with the assembled guests of racers, teams, sponsors, and media. “With the growth of grassroots motorsports spearheaded by Toyota’s Vios Cup One Make Race program, racing is coming back with a vengeance. We at Tuason Racing in our long years in the motorsports business have always believed that Filipinos are made for racing, given the right opportunities and training, we can be a major player in any grid around the world. So when the this opportunity crossed our paths three years ago, we believed that this is the next important step in rebuilding Philippine motorsports and making Filipino Global Racing Champions.”

Series presenters Phoenix PULSE also announced the winners of their Young Driver’s Program–a search that attracted hundreds of hopefuls from all over the country–and introduced Raffy Rabe as their driver for the 2019 Formula V1 season.

JUNE: Round 1 at Batangas Racing Circuit

The leaders of both the AM and Pro Classes announced their intent at the first round in BRC on May 18. Alex Brown shocked everyone by sweeping the first three races of the season in the AM Class, while Cleanfuel’s Ryo Yamada took home 48 points versus Estefano Rivera’s 45 in the very competitive Pro Class that saw them share the podium with Growl-Thule’s Jussi Hoikka, Ensport’s Stefan Ramirez, and Frontrow’s Raymond Ronquillo.

JULY: Round 2 at Clark International Speedway

With new sponsors, Eurasia Motorsport, announcing the extra prize of a Formula Masters test drive in Sepang, the stakes were high as the action moved to Clark on July 20-21. Alex Brown continued his dominance in the AM Class but had his first taste of elimination in the weekend’s second race as he spun off track–in the same race, Phoenix’s Young Driver Raffy Rabe showed his amazing progress as he clinched a first-ever podium in third. Meanwhile, OTR’s Red Diwa added to his second-place finishes and steadily built his points haul.

In the highlight of the weekend, Rivera executed a last-minute pass on Yamada in wet conditions after exchanging the lead several times in the final race of the round. That left just a single point between them in favor of the Japanese driver.

OCTOBER: Round 3 at Clark International Speedway

With double points on the line, Round 3 on October 19-20 got off to an explosive start as five cars collided off the starting line in the opening race. With his car suffering the worst damage, Alex Brown was transported to the hospital and cleared to recover with no major injury on the same day.

The other drivers involved were also unhurt because aside from the Formula V1 being crash certified by the Japan Automobile Federation, mandatory HANS use and other safety guidelines are strictly followed by Tuason Racing, in cooperation with AAP and CIS, for every event.

With Brown out for the weekend, Red Diwa claimed all three top finishes in his category to inch past the AEG-Toyota driver’s lead and claim the AM class championship.

In the Pro Class, the highlight of the 2019 season happened in Race 8. After trading paint with his rival in a daring inside pass with no room for error, Estefano Rivera crossed the finish line side-by-side with Ryo Yamada to give Team Obengers the lead heading into the final Race 9. With mathematical progression assured–even if a flying Yamada won–Rivera took the car home safely in second and won the Pro Class, the overall championship, and the chance to race at the legendary Suzuka Circuit in December!

Stefan Ramirez passed Jussi Hoikka on the last lap of a long battle, but the Growl-Thule driver’s points total gave him third place in Pro and overall with a single point! A fitting finish as the middle places also saw a lot of intense competition all season.

NOVEMBER: The Tuason Racing Raceday and Ultra 4 Hours Endurance Race

The culminating event of the Formula V1 calendar was a grueling four-hour race at CIS on November 16.

Kicked off by the much-awaited Phoenix PULSE Supercars Trackday that had almost 100 attendees, 21 teams put their stamina to the test starting at 1PM. It was a star-studded effort that included Gaby Dela Merced, Jinno Rufino, and British racer Martin Gibson for the Standard Insurance team, Dominic Roque from Cleanfuel Racing Team, Troy Montero and Phoemela Baranda representing Frontrow Racing Team, and Rhian Ramos with Phoenix Pulse Racing Team.

Cleanfuel Racing Team reeled off 96 laps with their all-star team featuring 2018 Giti-Formula V1 Challenge overall champion Luis Gono, Ryo Yamada, and his compatriot, Naoki Yamaya, to win the four-hour event.

In second-place was Edgesport Racing Team with formula racing and FV1 veteran Tyson Sy, multiple-time slalom and autocross champion, Milo Rivera, and regular season driver Cesco Dino. With a total time of 4:02:23, only 2:11 separated them from the winning team–small margins for enduro racing.

In third was Toyota Otis-Obengers composed of the current champ Estefano Rivera, up-and-coming Vios Circuit Challenge racer, John Dizon, and Obengers team manager, Pao Agregado.

DECEMBER: FV1 PH Champ Rivera in the 2019 Suzuka Clubman Race and Runner-up Yamada in Formula Masters Testing at Sepang

Formula V1 PH champion Estefano Rivera finished fifth out of 30 Japanese drivers in the recently concluded 2019 Suzuka Clubman Race in Japan.

Rivera, who raced under the flag of Formula V1 TRS Obengers Team, bested more experienced Japanese racers and qualified fifth overall. He only had two days to practice and familiarize himself with the Formula 1 track and the car.

The strong finish is not without incident. Rivera climbed into fourth place but span out on lap three and ended up in 8th place. He slowly climbed back up to 5th place when the checkered flag was waved.

Formula V1 PH overall second-place finisher, Ryo Yamada, gained his first Formula Masters testing experience with Eurasia Motorsports at Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia.

The Japanese racer drove a Tatuus chassis with a 185 hp 2.0L Volkswagen engine that comes in a 6-speed Sadev paddle-shift gearbox.

Later in the afternoon, rain affected the testing session making the track a slippery challenge for Yamada. Positively, it provided a more complete experience for him as he tested in both wet and dry conditions.

Yamada expressed his gratitude to Tuason Racing and Eurasia Motorsports for the great partnership in bringing Formula V1 drivers to a higher tier of racing.

Formula V1 and Tuason Racing founder JP Tuason plans to roll out the series in different Asian countries in the next two to three years. Taking Formula V1 drivers to race in prestigious circuits abroad provides exposure and fulfills the goals of the series. 

Sepang, Malaysia – Formula V1 PH overall second-place finisher, Ryo Yamada, gained his first Formula Masters testing experience with Eurasia Motorsports at Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia.

The Japanese racer drove a Tatuus chassis with a 185 hp 2.0L Volkswagen engine that comes in a 6-speed Sadev paddle-shift gearbox.

Over the testing, Yamada struggled to adjust to the car generally because of its strong downforce. “FM cars have very high downforce. I struggled to find the limits of the car for the first time. But I think (it is) the best car for learning the modern racing car driving.” said Yamada.

Yamada also noted how different it was driving in Sepang compared to the Philippine tracks. “Sepang has a lot of high speed and long turns. The speed range in all the tracks is higher than the Philippines’ tracks. And Sepang needs more big brakes everywhere in the track.”

Later in the afternoon, rain affected the testing session making the track a slippery challenge for Yamada. Positively, it provided a more complete experience for him as he tested in both wet and dry conditions.

Yamada expressed his gratitude to Tuason Racing and Eurasia Motorsports for the great partnership in bringing Formula V1 drivers to a higher tier of racing.

“I’m very excited to touch the world of high-performance middle formula…This testing must be my advantage in my racing career. Thanks to Tuason Racing and Eurasia Motorsport for giving me such an amazing testing day.”

Formula V1 and Tuason Racing founder JP Tuason plans to roll out the series in different Asian countries in the next two to three years. Taking Formula V1 drivers to race in prestigious circuits abroad provides exposure and fulfills the goals of the series. 

The Giti-Formula V1 Challenge is presented by Phoenix Pulse Technology and Tuason Racing. Sponsored by Giti Tires Philippines, West Racing Cars, OMP, AEG Powertools, Phoenix Accelerate, Rota Wheels, Oakley, Eurasia, FamilyMart, and Don Papa Rhum.

Media partners: Autoindustriya, Autocar, Wheelsph, JamesDeakin.com, C!Magazine, and ESPN 5

The Formula Masters China Series is an incredible driver development series in the South East Asian Region with races in Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, and Ordos International Circuit in China. A Tatuus chassis powers the series with a 185 hp 2.0L Volkswagen engine that comes in a 6-speed Sadev paddle-shift gearbox.

The partnership of the Giti-Formula V1 Series in the Philippines with Eurasia Motorsport comes with a once in a lifetime opportunity for a Formula V1 driver to test the single-seater FMCS car in a Formula 1-grade track. This is a significant step up for FV1 drivers, for whatever future they hope to earn as a professional racer.

Joining the Formula V1 series, Yamada kept up his vigor until the final race and secured an impressive second-place overall finish. His consistent results in this season showcased the skills he has honed through multiple experiences in the sport. His prolific career has included competitions such as, FIA Formula 4, Formula Challenge Japan, Japanese Super Taikyu Official Testing, and several prestigious others.

Yamada is now ready to move up against the greats of the Formula Masters China Series in a higher arena. With no experience driving in the Formula Masters series, Yamada is up for an exciting run this December 17!

Formula V1 and Tuason Racing founder JP Tuason believes Filipinos are built to excel in Motorsports. Formula V1 paves the way for Filipino racers to be able to compete abroad in equal footing.

”We plan to roll out the series in different Asian countries in the next 2-3 years. ”said Tuason. ”This will allow each champion from different countries to come together and hone their talent.”

The aim to develop and take Formula V1 race leaders into international racing competitions makes it the best series for Filipino racers who would like to pursue their international racing careers.

The Giti-Formula V1 Challenge is presented by Phoenix Pulse Technology and Tuason Racing. Sponsored by Giti Tires Philippines, West Racing Cars, OMP, AEG Powertools, Phoenix Accelerate, Rota Wheels, Oakley, Eurasia, FamilyMart, and Don Papa Rhum.

Media partners: Autoindustriya, Autocar, Wheelsph, Jamesdeakin, C!Magazine, and ESPN 5

The Japanese Grand Prix usually comes late in the Formula 1 season, and that means many championships have been decided in the land of the rising sun. While F1 made its debut at Fuji Speedway in 1976, it’s been held at Suzuka’s 5.8-kilometer long confines since 1987 (sharing duties with Fuji for a short time in the 2000s) and is one of the formula series’ oldest active tracks.

It’s also a favorite of fans and drivers alike because of its challenging turns, overall high-speed, and rare figure-eight layout in which the track loops over itself with the use of an overpass! It also didn’t take long for Suzuka to cement itself in F1 memory as the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix saw one of the most famous rivalries of all time be decided in controversial circumstances. Here’s the official recap from Formula 1’s YouTube channel:

When Giti-Formula V1 Challenge champion Estefano Rivera takes to the track this weekend, he’ll be driving the same tarmac as countless legends! He’s been busy practicing on his simulator, but we have a feeling he’s watched many on-board videos too–just like former V1 driver, Daniel Miranda’s race when he received a special invite to Suzuka earlier this year too!