Prost replaces Grosjean at Matech

Romain Grosjean having left Matech Compétition, he is replaced by Nicolas Prost, who will make his debut in the FIA GT1 world championship next week on the Nürburgring circuit.

Published on 18/08/2010 à 12:12

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Nicolas' performances Cheers at the wheel of his Rebellion in Le Mans Series do not go unnoticed. Romain Grosjean having decided to end its collaboration with Matech Compétition in the FIA GT1 championship, the Swiss team had to find a replacement. And Martin Bartek?s sights fell on the son of the quadruple world champion of Formula 1.

“I am very happy that Nicolas is joining the team, which is re-boosted for this second part of the season, says the Czech boss. We organized a test a short time ago, he quickly showed himself to be up to speed and on the times of our other drivers. We now have one of the strongest crews in FIA GT1, and given our ranking in the drivers' championship, I am quite confident about our chances. With our home race in a few days, it's a good omen! »

Perhaps Martin Bartek was advised by Neel Jani. In fact, the Swiss driver, who arrived in the seat of the No. 6 Ford GT at Spa, is Nicolas Prost's teammate in the Le Mans Series. From the seat of his LMP1 next weekend, Prost Jr will have to jump into that of the Ford next week. This will not be his first experience in GT since he competed in races in the French championship with his father on a Viper GTS-R in 2005, before being part of the Saleen-Oreca endurance program in 2007.