GT World: Salaquarda on Ferrari-AF Corse

Formula BMW, Formula 3, F3000 Masters, Superleague Formula or even formula Renault 3.5 Series, Filip Salaquarda will have completed a number of single-seater championships. In 2010, within the ISR team belonging to his father Igor, he distinguished himself by signing two pole positions in Formula Renault 3.5 Series, allowing himself the luxury of ahead of the tenors of the discipline who were at the time Daniel Ricciardo again Mikhail Aleshin.

Last year, the Czech freelanced here and there, participating in five different championships: Formula Renault 3.5 Series, German Formula 3 championship, Superleague Formula as well as the FIA ​​GT3 and Blancpain European championships. Endurance Series, where he was at the wheel of a Ferrari 458 Italy. A car that he will find again this season in GT World, where he joins the ranks of the Italian team AF Corse. " I am delighted, admits the 28-year-old Czech. During the winter, I examined the various opportunities available to me for 2012. AF Corse is undoubtedly the best choice. I can’t wait to get on the track and work with my new team.”

For Amato Ferrari, the choice of this young driver was more than logical. “I followed Filip during the three races he did at the end of 2011 on the 458 GT3, affirms the boss of the Italian structure. I can assure you that his debut in this difficult category was excellent. With his speed and talent, he will be an important asset. The team is seriously preparing to start the season in the best possible way?. A season which will begin on April 8 and 9, on the Nogaro circuit, on the occasion of the Easter Cups.