Last year the Inter Europol Competition #13 LMP3 of Smiechowski and Hippe was in third place near the end of the race at the Red Bull Ring. They finished fifth after taking a chance on forecasted rain, which did not come, during a yellow flag period. This year the forecast during the weekend is rain and apparently lots of it. The team hopes this time the rain will work in their favour.

The #14 LMP3 will be shared by three drivers. Regular drivers Paul Scheuschner and Luca Demarchi will be joined by Guglielmo Belotti (ITA). They are looking to better 12^thplace, their best result so far.

Martin Hippe:“At Monza we were reminded again that a win is possible but very hard to reach. The ELMS is such a competitive championship. But we will give it a good push here at the Red Bull Ring. I love this track  and look forward to my time in the car.”

Guglielmo Belotti:“It is my first experience in the LMP3 after having raced in the CN prototype and the LMP2. I am enjoying the car and hope the three of us will make a good team and will have a strong finish.”

Program

Friday 20 July

13.00 – 14.30              Free practice 1

17.35 – 18.05              Bronze driver collective test

Saturday 21 July

09.15 – 10.45              Free practice 2

14.00 – 14.10              Qualifying LMP3

Sunday 22 July

12.00 – 16.00              Race