United Autosports Press Release
- Mark Patterson and Matt Bell to take on 2014 British GT bid with United
- Last season’s championship runners-up commit with Audi R8 LMS ultra to go one better in 2014
- Donington Park race winners hope to continue top form into next year
United Autosports can confirm that Mark Patterson and Matt Bell will be
returning to the team for the 2014 British GT Championship.
Last season’s championship runners-up are aiming for the top spot in
2014 in their Audi R8 LMS ultra, after missing out on the 2013 title by just
1.5 points.
Having been consistently in the top 10 throughout 2013, they topped off
the year with a stunning win in the season finale at Donington, promoting them
to second in the championship. That result was the team’s fourth podium finish
of the year.
South African-born Mark and Matt, who is from Newcastle, have been with
United Autosports since the team’s first year of racing in 2010, although 2013
was the first year they partnered each other for a full season.
The first race of the 2014 British GT Championship will be at Oulton
Park on 19th-20th April.
Richard Dean, Team Owner and
Managing Director, United Autosports:
“We are thrilled that both Mark and Matt are returning to United next
year for the British GT Championship. They were one of the best pairings in the
2013 field, proven by the consistent results, so to have them back together
after forming such a solid relationship is great news for the team.”
Zak Brown, Team Owner, United
Autosports:
“I’m delighted that Mark and Matt will be with United Autosports in the
British GT Championship again next year. They missed the title by 1.5 points
last season and I’ve no doubt they will do even better in 2014.”
Mark Patterson, Driver, United
Autosports:
“I’m so pleased to be back with United for the 2014 British GT
Championship. I have been racing with the team for four years now and there’s
no other team I’d rather be with. Driving with Matt is such a pleasure and I’ve
learnt a lot from him in the short time we have been driving together so I’m
feeling very positive for 2014, we have some unfinished business to attend to.”
Matt Bell, Driver, United
Autosports:
“Joining United again for the 2014 championship is great, as is being
partnered with Mark for the second year running. Mark was easily one of the
best gentlemen drivers in the 2013 field so we are very hopeful for what 2014
could bring.”
Benjamin Franassovici, British
GT Championship Manager:
“I am very happy to confirm this early entry of Mark and Matt with
United Autosports. They came very close to the title by just 1.5 points, Matt's
speed and experience in British GT is a big plus, paired with Mark who won the
Blancpain's Gentleman Trophy this year are definite contenders for the title next
year, especially after their victory at Donington.”
Photo credit: United Autosports
