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Sepang International Circuit
5 Apr 2019
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7 Apr 2019
Sepang
,
Malaysia
Situated 85km from the Koala Lumpur city center makes the Sepang International Circuit an ideal place for world-class international events. With a length of 5.543km, the track features 15 turns, 8 straights, allowing for ample opportunities to overtake, ensuring a race full of suspense and thrill.
Lap Distance:

5.453 KM

Top Speed:

270.0 KM/H

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Chang International Circuit, Buriram
Buriram,
Thailand
Start Date: 11 May 2019
End Date:  
7 Apr 2019

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Chang International Circuit, Buriram
11 May 2019
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12 May 2019
Buriram
,
Thailand
The recently opened circuit is situated in North Eastern Thailand, 400-km from the capital city of Bangkok and was designed to offer a total of six circuit configurations. The shorter layouts give the opportunity for a wide variety of racing disciplines to be held at the circuit. The longer configuration allows for two very long straights, with the whole circuit viewable from the 50,000 seat main grandstand.
Lap Distance:

4.554 KM

Top Speed:
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Suzuka International Racing Course
Suzuka,
Japan
Start Date: 22 Jun 2019
End Date:  
12 May 2019

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Suzuka International Racing Course
22 Jun 2019
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23 Jun 2019
Suzuka
,
Japan
Originally designed in 1962 as a Honda test track, Suzuka Circuit is one of only a few tracks to utilize a ‘figure 8’ layout, thanks to the use of an overpass under the 1.2km back straight. Loved by drivers, the technical circuit features a challenging mix of 17 corners, featuring sweeping turns, long straights, hairpin bends and fast chicanes.
Lap Distance:

5.807 KM

Top Speed:
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Fuji Speedway
Fuji,
Japan
Start Date: 6 Jul 2019
End Date:  
23 Jun 2019

Race Schedule

Fuji Speedway
6 Jul 2019
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7 Jul 2019
Fuji
,
Japan
The historic Fuji Speedway has a history stretching way back into the 70’s, after numerous changes, it remains a super high speed circuit with one of the longest front straight in Asia. The new meandering off camber technical last sector often catches out drivers who are new to the circuit.
Lap Distance:

4.563 KM

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Korea International Circuit
Yeongam,
South Korea
Start Date: 3 Aug 2019
End Date:  
7 Jul 2019

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Korea International Circuit
3 Aug 2019
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4 Aug 2019
Yeongam
,
South Korea
The Korea International Circuit (코리아 인터내셔널 서킷) is a 5.62 km (3.49 mi) motorsport circuit located in Yeongam, South Korea, 400 kilometres south of Seoul and near the port city of Mokpo. The circuit, designed by German designer Hermann Tilke, is part permanent and part temporary.
Lap Distance:

5.615 KM

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Shanghai International Circuit
Shanghai,
China
Start Date: 27 Sep 2019
End Date:  
4 Aug 2019

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Shanghai International Circuit
27 Sep 2019
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28 Sep 2019
Shanghai
,
China
Opened in 2004 to host the country’s first ever Formula One race, the vast complex is located in the Jiading district, north-west of the city. The 5.451km circuit’s design draws inspiration from the Chinese character ‘shang’ and features 16 turns with a seating capacity of 200,000. It was designed by famous circuit architect, Hermann Tilke and features a twisty layout finishing with a very long back straight of almost 1.2km before a tight hairpin bend funnels the cars into the final two corners.
Lap Distance:

5.451 KM

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Sepang International Circuit
Sepang
Malaysia
5 Apr 2019
Chang International Circuit, Buriram
Buriram
Thailand
11 May 2019
Suzuka International Racing Course
Suzuka
Japan
22 Jun 2019
Fuji Speedway
Fuji
Japan
6 Jul 2019
Korea International Circuit
Yeongam
South Korea
3 Aug 2019
Shanghai International Circuit
Shanghai
China
27 Sep 2019

Team

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Drivers

Jean-Marc Merlin, #77 Driver
DOB: 23 June 1964
Nationality: French
FIA Driver Rating: Bronze
Life Motto: Why Not?
Race Debut: Dubai 24H 2007
Favourite Race Car: Porsche 935 K3
Favourite Circuit: Spa-Francorchamps
None-Motorsport Hobbies: Skiing
Racing Hero(s): Jackie Stewart
Career Highlights
  • 2016
    - European Le Mans Series - LMP3
  • 2016
    - Group C Racing Series Class 1
  • 2016
    - Renault Sport Trophy - Endurance
  • 2016
    - Le Mans Classic - Plateau 5
  • 2016
    - Le Mans Classic - Plateau 6
  • 2015
    - Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour - Class A GT3 Am
  • 2015
    - Group C Racing Championship Class 3
  • 2014
    - Le Mans Classic - Plateau 5
  • 2014
    - Le Mans Classic - Plateau 4
  • 2014
    - Group C Racing Championship Class 3
  • 2013
    - FIA World Endurance Championship
  • 2013
    - Le Mans 24h - LMP2 class
  • 2011
    - Group C Racing - Class 2

Drivers

Darryl O’Young, #99 Driver
DOB: 26 March 1980
Nationality: Hong Kong
FIA Driver Rating: Silver
Life Motto: Trust in God to provide.
Race Debut: 1988 Karting
Favourite Circuit: Macau Guia Circuit
None-Motorsport Hobbies: Family, Golf, Training
Racing Hero(s): Sam O’Young
Career Highlights
  • 2013
    - 2nd in Class, 24 Hours of Le Mans

Drivers

Hong Kong
Frank Yu, #77 Driver
DOB: 25 May 1963
Nationality: Chinese Hong Kong
FIA Driver Rating: Bronze
Life Motto: Turn every step into a journey and enjoy it all the way.
Race Debut: Asia GT 2007
Favourite Circuit: Macau Guia Circuit
None-Motorsport Hobbies: Architecture
Racing Hero(s): Ayrton Senna
Career Highlights
  • 2018
    Blancpain GT Series Asia - GT4
  • 2018
    Dubai 24 Hour - 3rd in Class
  • 2017
    24H Touring Car Endurance Series - 24H Barcelona
  • 2017
    Dubai 24 Hour - 3rd in Class
  • 2017
    Champion of Blancpain GT Series Asia
  • 2016
    - GT Asia Series – 2 podiums – 2 x 3rd in Fuji, Japan (Rd 7 + 8) – Craft-Bamboo Racing
  • 2015
    - TCR Asia Series – 1 win (Singapore Rd 4), 1 x 2nd (Singapore Rd 5) – Craft-Bamboo Racing
  • 2015
    - GT Asia Series – 2 podiums – 3rd in Korea Rd 1 and 2nd in Okayama Rd 4 – Craft-Bamboo Racing
  • 2015
    - Kuala Lumpur City Grand Prix (GT3 Class) – 1st – Craft-Bamboo Racing
  • 2014
    - GT Asia Series– 7th Overall – 6 podiums – 1 win, 2 x 2nd, 3 x 3rd – Craft-Bamboo Racing
  • 2014
    - Asian Le Mans Series - CN Class Champion – Craft-Bamboo Racing
  • 2013
    3rd Dunlop 24H Dubai – 1 podium, 1 fastest race lap – Craft Racing AMR – Car: Aston Martin Vantage GT3
  • 2013
    2nd GT Asia Series – 11 races. 3 wins. 4 podiums. 4 pole positions. 4 fastest race laps – Craft Racing AMR – Car: Aston Martin Vantage V12 GT3
  • 2013
    2nd Asian Le Mans Series - GTC – 4 races. 1 win. 2 podiums. 2 pole positions. 2 fastest race laps – Craft Racing AMR – Cars: Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Ford GT GT3
  • 2013
    8th Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race – Craft Racing AMR – Car: Aston Martin Vantage GT3

Drivers

Jeffrey Lee, #88 Driver
DOB: 15 February 1971
Nationality: Taiwanese
FIA Driver Rating: Bronze
Life Motto: Live as you were dying tomorrow, learn as you were to live forever.
Race Debut: 2000, Formula Campus
Favourite Circuit: Taiwan Lihpao race track
None-Motorsport Hobbies: Baby Sitting
Racing Hero(s): Darryl O’Young
Career Highlights
  • 2019
    - First win for Craft-Bamboo Racing in 2019 Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia.

Drivers

Alessio Picariello, #88 Driver
DOB: 27 August 1993
Nationality: Belgian
FIA Driver Rating: Silver
Life Motto: The only way to enjoy success is to make sure to have more.
Race Debut: Karting at 4 years old, Formula Renault 2.0 in 2010
Favourite Circuit: Spa, Nordschleife, Suzuka
None-Motorsport Hobbies: Fitness, Eating Sweets
Racing Hero(s): Michael Schumacher & Ayrton Senna
Career Highlights
  • 2018
    - China GT Champion
  • 2017
    - Audi R8 LMS Cup Champion
  • 2016
    - Audi R8 LMS Cup Vice Champion
  • 2013
    - ADAC Formel Masters (F4) Champion
  • 2008
    - Vice Northern European Champion
  • 2008
    - Belgian Champion
  • 2007
    - Northern European Champion
  • 2007
    - Belgian Champion
  • 2004
    - Belgian Champion

Drivers

Christina Nielsen, #99 Driver
DOB: 10 January 1992
Nationality: Danish
FIA Driver Rating: Silver
Race Debut: 2007 Danish karting championship
Favourite Circuit: Road Atlanta
None-Motorsport Hobbies: Hiking, tennis, spending time with friends.
Career Highlights
  • 2016
    - Winning the IMSA championship

Drivers

Daniel Au, #55 Driver
DOB: 14 September 1978
Nationality: Singapore
FIA Driver Rating: Bronze
Life Motto: Simple life, Simple Mind, Simple.
Race Debut: Suzuka 2018
Favourite Circuit: Fuji Speedway
None-Motorsport Hobbies: Cycling
Racing Hero(s): Michael Schumacher
Career Highlights

Drivers

Melvin Moh, #55 Driver
DOB: 15 July 1989
Nationality: Malaysian
FIA Driver Rating: Silver
Life Motto: Never give up, even if the chances are slim.
Race Debut: 14 years old Karting. 19 years old Formula Car.
Favourite Circuit: Shanghai, Sepang, Suzuka, Macau
None-Motorsport Hobbies: Karting, Running, Rock Climbing
Racing Hero(s): Mika Hakkinen & Kimi Raikkonen
Career Highlights
  • 2006
    - Winning Petronas Formula Xperience
  • 2013
    - Super Taikyu Endurance Champion

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