The 2010 edition of MME is to receive another boost this year as the Mofaz Racing GT4 team this time around comprises of F1 third driver for the 1Malaysia Lotus team, Fairuz Fauzy, with support from younger brother Farriz and seasoned GT driver Rizal Ashram Ramli. Thursday 5th August 2010 saw the Mofaz team holding a press conference at pit 30 of the Sepang International Circuit as the team prepared for Saturday’s race, which this year will start from midnight and end 12 hours later at midday. Driving the Aston Martin Vantage, the team commented during the press interview session on what they would be expecting for the race.
Q: What are your expectations for this year’s race?
A: -Fairuz-We are focusing on reliability because in the past the record for our teams reliability has been an issue. We are trying to have more tests even though we have such limited time and resources and see how it goes from there. We want to have a good package strong enough to finish the race first. Last year we were on Michelin tyres and this year using the Pirelli prove to be something different and new, and us, as are other teams are struggling with tyre wear. So wwe’re trying to get a set up that will conserve the tyres better.
A:-Farriz-Yes I too have the same expectations as my brother and we hope that showing the pace we have we can have a good pace and hopefully win.
A: -Fairuz-We are focusing on reliability because in the past the record for our teams reliability has been an issue. We are trying to have more tests even though we have such limited time and resources and see how it goes from there. We want to have a good package strong enough to finish the race first. Last year we were on Michelin tyres and this year using the Pirelli prove to be something different and new, and us, as are other teams are struggling with tyre wear. So wwe’re trying to get a set up that will conserve the tyres better.
A:-Farriz-Yes I too have the same expectations as my brother and we hope that showing the pace we have we can have a good pace and hopefully win.
Q: How did you get the idea to enter this year’s MME?
A: Fairuz-The schedule for the MME this year fortunately does not clash with my GP2 schedule so I felt that this would be a good time to come and help a local team, and get some endurance racing and fitness under my belt.
A: Fairuz-The schedule for the MME this year fortunately does not clash with my GP2 schedule so I felt that this would be a good time to come and help a local team, and get some endurance racing and fitness under my belt.
Q: How much racing are you doing this year?
A:-Fairuz: I am having a schedule at Silverstone, testing at Spa and Hockenheim so with this added drive at Sepang will give me more driving time and fitness as currently in F1 we have limited driving time as testing is only done in the weekends.
Q: What do you feel your chances are this year?
A:-Fairuz: I am having a schedule at Silverstone, testing at Spa and Hockenheim so with this added drive at Sepang will give me more driving time and fitness as currently in F1 we have limited driving time as testing is only done in the weekends.
Q: What do you feel your chances are this year?
A:-Rizal-This year with such accomplished team mates, I am feeling that we will score a very good result, and I personally feel that we would be able to go on and win the race. We need to be gentle but still aggressive enough on the cars so that we will not repeat last year’s DNF.
Q: Who do you think is your biggest rival?
A:-Rizal-We admit that it is car “211”.
Q: How much concern is qualifying to you?
Q: Who do you think is your biggest rival?
A:-Rizal-We admit that it is car “211”.
Q: How much concern is qualifying to you?
A:-Farriz-As far as grid positions go; we are ok with any placing. We are intent on securing the best position as possible, probably at least 3rd. But the race is long so we are confident that we can do the pace and match the other teams, so qualifying well is good but finishing the race well is our priority.
Q: What do you feel about other powerful cars competing in your category?
A:-We are more concerned with getting the reliability as it has been proven a lot of powerful cars couldn’t finish the race in past editions of the race. And we were winners in 2004 and 2006.
A:-We are more concerned with getting the reliability as it has been proven a lot of powerful cars couldn’t finish the race in past editions of the race. And we were winners in 2004 and 2006.
Q: Why use Aston Martin?
A:-Actually it was a last minute decision but it’s a good car and we should be getting the most out of it.
A:-Actually it was a last minute decision but it’s a good car and we should be getting the most out of it.
Q: This year’s team consists of the Fauzy Siblings. Care to elaborate?
A:-Actually it has been Mofaz’s dream to have the three brothers in the team, so called the “Mofaz Dream Team”. Only Ferhad is not here due to his tight schedule in the UK.Furthermore they are extremely competent drivers.
Q: How do you expect to be on the podium come the chequered flag?
A:-The team is looking good and so is the car, with the consistency that they have the podium is looking as a possible outcome.
A:-Actually it has been Mofaz’s dream to have the three brothers in the team, so called the “Mofaz Dream Team”. Only Ferhad is not here due to his tight schedule in the UK.Furthermore they are extremely competent drivers.
Q: How do you expect to be on the podium come the chequered flag?
A:-The team is looking good and so is the car, with the consistency that they have the podium is looking as a possible outcome.
Q: How do you think the weather conditions will affect the team?
A:-We are expecting a tough race if its dry as the tyre wear is quite high, but due to the limited rain testing and lack of wet weather data, we hope that it stays dry, and we will try to be as gentle as possible on the car to conserve the tyres.
Q: How are the laps times coming?
A: - Fairuz-We are registering very competitive times, so that spells a good form for the team against the other teams. We will however try to stay clean and avoid contact as the team are low on spares. We just have to stay good on the grid and target to finish.
A:-We are expecting a tough race if its dry as the tyre wear is quite high, but due to the limited rain testing and lack of wet weather data, we hope that it stays dry, and we will try to be as gentle as possible on the car to conserve the tyres.
Q: How are the laps times coming?
A: - Fairuz-We are registering very competitive times, so that spells a good form for the team against the other teams. We will however try to stay clean and avoid contact as the team are low on spares. We just have to stay good on the grid and target to finish.
Some other pictures taken during preparation of the big race.
And now, meet the mean machine that will be driven by the MOFAZ team drivers for the race. A 4.7 litre Aston Martin racing V8 GT4 engine were equipped as the power plant to generate enormous horsepower and enough torque to send goosebumps to anyone who will be driving it.
And the rest of the teams that participate
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