P1 FOR VÍCTOR JIMÉNEZ ON THRUXTON OFFICIAL TEST
Today was held at the British circuit of Thruxton the first day of official test of the Porsche Carrera Cup UK, a fortnight after the season had begun at Brands Hatch. The Spanish driver Víctor Manuel Jiménez scored the absolute best time in endorsing this test as well to give a qualitative step in his debut in the Pro category, where he managed to sign two fifth places.
Back in the pre-start of the championship the Redline Racing pilot showed signs of maturity in driving the wheel of his Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, which has been endorsed by the ‘fictitious pole` on the track that will be hosting the third round of the season on May 4th.
In the morning session, significantly slower than the evening one, he could break into the top five. In the afternoon he signed a better cone of 1:14.099, beating the provisional championship leader, Britain’s Michael Meadows, for more than a tenth.
“I leave this test very happy and satisfied with both my job and the team’s one.” – Says Victor Manuel back to Spain “This shows that we are improving and we can be in the fight for the top positions. We have to keep working hard and I’m sure the good results will keep coming. “- The Spanish sentence.
Before the championship reaches Thruxton, he must pass on April 20 by one of the most famous tracks in the UK, Donington Park.
FP2
1º. Victor JIMENEZ ESP Redline Racing 1:14.099
2º. Michael MEADOWS GBR Samsung UHD TV Racing 1:14.214
3º. Oscar KING GBR Parr Motorsport 1:14.570
4º. Paul REES GBR In2 Racing 1:14.971
5º. Josh WEBSTER GBR Redline Racing 1:14.975
FP1
1º. Oscar KING GBR Parr Motorsport 1:15.739
2º. Michael MEADOWS GBR Samsung UHD TV Racing 1:15.871
3º. Josh WEBSTER GBR Redline Racing 1:16.942
4º. Mark COLE GBR Welch Motorsport 1:16.982
5º. Victor JIMENEZ ESP Redline Racing 1:17.482