For immediate release   - 19th February 2001

FORTEC ITALIA  MOTORSPORT

Fortec Motorsport has joined forces with a consortium of Italian investors to form “Fortec Italia Motorsport” to enter the Euro F3000 Championship.  The team is jointly owned by Fortec Motorsport UK and the consortium of Italian companies. Head representative of the Italian investors is Gianni Ferreri, with Vito Popolizio as Sports Director.   

Vincenzo Sospiri recently approached Fortec Motorsport with a proposal for the Euro F3000 Championship, and the venture was put together early this year.  Vinenzo will play a major part in the team, which will be a joint venture between the various parties based in Forli, Italy.  

The driver line up for 2001 will be the englishman, Michael Bentwood  and Spaniard Polo Villaamil.  Michael who was top Brit in British F3 last year with Fortec Motorsport, has decided to stay with Fortec but move up a step to Euro Formula 3000.  Polo although new to the team has experience of F3000 and should prove to be a great asset. 

The team will have an excellent support team of engineers and mechanics, many of which have previous F1 experience. There will be an opportunity for all media and journalists to meet the new team before the first race during an official press day, date to be announced. 

Michael Bentwood: “I'm very pleased to have signed with Fortec, the continuity is very important and we've every faith in each other. Vincenzo's input into the team will be invaluable and he is right behind me in forwarding my career. F3000 is a new challenge for me, and I'm ready to meet that challenge. “

Polo Villaamil “ I am very happy to have signed for Fortec Italia Motorsport.  I think Fortec Motorsport’s experience and know-how, combined with Vincenzo Sospiri’s talent and enthusiasm will give the best results.  I am sure, that given the chance to work properly we can be serious championship contenders.  I am very enthusiastic and upbeat about this project and I will give my best to be there and win some races which I am sure we can.”

 

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