Official tests
We caught up with two of the British drivers who will be on the European Le Mans Series grid for the 4 Hours of Silverstone this weekend.
Aaron Scott – no55 AF Corse Ferrari 458 Italia
In 2015 British drivers Aaron Scott and Duncan Cameron, along with Ireland’s Matt Griffin, scored two podium finishes at Silverstone and Red Bull Ring on their way third overall in the LMGTE category.
“Having the same team as last year is great and is a big plus going into the new season. We all know each other, drivers and the crew and it is always nice to have the continuity. This is my second year with the GTE car, which will help me and being with AF Corse is a huge plus because they know so much and have great resources.
“We’re really looking forward to the first race at home at Silverstone. Obviously I like Silverstone; it’s a home from home, so it’s nice to start the 2016 season there.”
Matt Bell – no3 United Autosports Ligier JS P3 – Nissan
Matt Bell begins a new season with American team United Autosports competing in LMP3 with fellow Brit Wayne Boyd and American Mark Patterson. The 26-year-old driver from Newcastle is looking forward to a competitive season in ELMS.
“It is going to be an interesting year with so many entries in the LMP3 class. We had a good test at Paul Ricard, with both cars running at the front for the two days and it’s all coming together very nicely. I’ve worked with Mark [Patterson] for quite a few years now and know him really well. I’ve never met Wayne [Boyd] before but know his reputation and very pleased to have him as a teammate. He’s got on it very quickly and the three of us complement each other very well.
“I am looking forward to racing at Silverstone as the P3 car feels phenomenal in high speed corners but I am also looking forward to Spa, which is another awesome circuit. I think the whole 2016 calendar is phenomenal, which features some of the best circuits in Europe, so definitely looking forward to 2016.”
Aaron Scott – no55 AF Corse Ferrari 458 Italia
In 2015 British drivers Aaron Scott and Duncan Cameron, along with Ireland’s Matt Griffin, scored two podium finishes at Silverstone and Red Bull Ring on their way third overall in the LMGTE category.
“Having the same team as last year is great and is a big plus going into the new season. We all know each other, drivers and the crew and it is always nice to have the continuity. This is my second year with the GTE car, which will help me and being with AF Corse is a huge plus because they know so much and have great resources.
“We’re really looking forward to the first race at home at Silverstone. Obviously I like Silverstone; it’s a home from home, so it’s nice to start the 2016 season there.”
Matt Bell – no3 United Autosports Ligier JS P3 – Nissan
Matt Bell begins a new season with American team United Autosports competing in LMP3 with fellow Brit Wayne Boyd and American Mark Patterson. The 26-year-old driver from Newcastle is looking forward to a competitive season in ELMS.
“It is going to be an interesting year with so many entries in the LMP3 class. We had a good test at Paul Ricard, with both cars running at the front for the two days and it’s all coming together very nicely. I’ve worked with Mark [Patterson] for quite a few years now and know him really well. I’ve never met Wayne [Boyd] before but know his reputation and very pleased to have him as a teammate. He’s got on it very quickly and the three of us complement each other very well.
“I am looking forward to racing at Silverstone as the P3 car feels phenomenal in high speed corners but I am also looking forward to Spa, which is another awesome circuit. I think the whole 2016 calendar is phenomenal, which features some of the best circuits in Europe, so definitely looking forward to 2016.”
