More than 20 fledgling racing drivers will meet at the BMW Performance Centre in Bahrain this weekend for one of the first major contests of their motorsport careers, and a chance to earn one of five coveted Formula BMW Asia Scholarships.
All eyes will be on Zhuhai International Circuit this weekend as Formula BMW Asia makes its South China debut for what promises to be a thrilling championship-decider.
Sam Abay (AUS/Team E-Rain) made up for his birthday disappointment yesterday by taking a dominant win in Round 16 of Formula BMW Asia today, an official support race for the 2006 Formula 1™ Sinopec Chinese Grand Prix, with a lights-to-flag victory. Arch rival and winner of Round 15, Earl Bamber (NZL/Team E-Rain), crossed the line in second, while BMW Junior Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Eurasia Motorsport) notched up his 9th podium finish.
Earl Bamber (NZL/Team Meritus) denied series-leader Sam Abay (AUS/Team E-Rain) a birthday win today, with a mature and measured manoeuvre which gave him the lead from the pole-sitter in the early stages of the 10-lap race. BMW Junior Dominic Storey (NZL/Eurasia Motorsport) took his second podium in as many races to finish 3rd.
Prince Birabongse Bhanutej Bhanubandh, or Prince Bira as he is often called and after whom Thailand's race track is named, was racing internationally in the 1950's and remains arguably the country's most famous racing driver. Today, the country boasts a vast and growing young karting community, and the popularity of all-things automotive in the media is testament to the almost fanatical interest in motorsport at every level.
Australian Sam Abay (18/Team E-Rain)) strengthened his position at the top of the championship standings by winning the third race of the weekend at Indonesia's 4km Sentul Circuit today. Rival Earl Bamber (NZL/Team Meritus), who had looked unbeatable winning the two previous races, went out of the race with a broken gear box.
New Zealander Earl Bamber (16/Team Meritus) notched up another perfect pole-to-flag victory in Round 10 of Formula BMW Asia, his second such win in as many days and his 5th so far this season. Second was points leader going in to the round, Australian Sam Abay (18/Team E-Rain), followed by BMW Junior James Grunwell of Thailand (17/Team Meritus).
16-year-old Earl Bamber (NZL/Team Meritus) successfully converted his pole position in to an emphatic win at Indonesia's 4km Sentul Circuit to take victory in Round 9, his fourth win so far this season. Second was Championship leader, Sam Abay (AUS/Team E-Rain). Third over the line after the 15-lap race was BMW Junior Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Team Meritus) who had started from 4th on the grid, but got the jump on both first fellow Junior James Grunwell ...
When Indonesia became the first Asian nation to host a round of the prestigious FIA World Rally Championship in 1996, the country's future motorsport aspirations looked promising. However, the crushing effects of the Asian financial crisis shortly thereafter hit the sport hard, as it did in many neighbouring countries.
It was a day of celebration for Korea's Team E-Rain as it celebrated the third successive win by exciting Australian youngster, Sam Abay. BMW Junior and fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo (Eurasia Motorsport) notched up a well-earned second place, his best result so far, while another Junior, James Grunwell (THA/Team Meritus), took the final podium spot, but not without a heart-stopping spin in the final moments of the 20-lap race.
Australian Sam Abay (17/Team E-Rain) notched up his second win in as many races, taking another pole-to-flag victory on Beijing's 2.3km Goldenport Circuit. Second was Kiwi and Rookie Cup driver, Earl Bamber, who had started from 7th on the grid.
Australian Sam Abay (18/Team E-Rain) scored his maiden Formula BMW Asia victory on the 2.3km Goldenport Circuit today with a perfect pole-to-flag win. The remaining podium places were both taken by BMW Juniors: Dominic Storey (NZL/Eurasia Motorsport), taking his first podium finish of the season and first Rookie Cup victory, and team mate Daniel Ricciardo.
Formula BMW Asia heads to China's capital next month where it will demonstrate why it has so quickly become recognised as the region's premier entry level single seater series - and to seek its third Chinese champion.
Fifteen-year-old sensation Earl Bamber (NZL/Team Meritus) proved unbeatable in Malaysia this weekend, winning his third race in a row with victory in Round 5 of Formula BMW Asia.
Fifteen-year-old Kiwi and Formula BMW Asia Rookie Earl Bamber (Team Meritus) continued to impress today with a convincing win in Round 4 of the series at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit.
Pole sitter and Rookie Earl Bamber (NZL/Team Meritus) took a dominant lights-to-flag victory in Round 3 of Formula BMW Asia today at Malaysia's 5.54km Sepang International Circuit.
Formula BMW Asia - Media Guide - Season 2006 - Chinese Version
Formula BMW Asia - Media Guide - Season 2006
Aaron Lim (Eurasia Motorsport) may be the only Malaysian driver flying the flag for his country next weekend in Rounds 3 to 5 of Formula BMW Asia but the 20-year-old BMW Junior is confident the sport is definitely on the rise in his country.
An on-form Hamed Al Fardan (BRN/Team Meritus) made an emphatic one-off return to Formula BMW Asia this weekend, taking victory in Round 2 in front of the Formula One fraternity in Malaysia, and showing the young-guns he is at the top of his game.
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