Phoenix Racing Press Release
Phoenix Racing will not join
the grid for the fourth round of the FIA GT Series on August 17/18 at Slovakia
Ring with its Belgian driver pairing of Enzo Ide and Anthony Kumpen.
The team and drivers have
decided to withdraw from the race at the Slovakia Ring close to Bratislava
after the difficult 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, during which
the Audi R8 LMS GT3 was heavily damaged in an accident in the closing stages of
the race.
“It was plain to see at the Spa 24-hour race just
how difficult things are currently. When we compete we also want to have the
opportunity to fight for victory. This is not currently possible under normal
circumstances. It goes without saying that the motivation also suffers,
especially for our partners Enzo Ide and Anthony Kumpen. For this reason, we
have decided not to race at the Slovakia Ring,” explains Phoenix Team Boss
Ernst Moser.
The team and drivers will decide at a later date
whether the #5 Phoenix Audi of Ide/Kumpen, who currently share eighth position
in the standings after three rounds, will compete in the remaining FIA GT
Series races at Navarra/Spain (September 28/29) and in Baku/Azerbaijan (October
19/20).
Photo credit: Phoenix Racing
