From left: Felix Rosenqvist , Jake Dennis and Lance Stroll
SJM Theodore Racing is hoping for a record eighth Macau Grand Prix victory this year. It was the team’s principal, Mr Teddy Yip Jr, who made the announcement as part of the team’s official presentation to the media at the Grand Lisboa Hotel.
“Last year, we arrived in Macau as champions following our successful return to racing in Macau in 2013 with Alex Lynn. This year, we return to Macau driven to capture a record eighth title with a perfect three-car line-up to help us to achieve this success,” Mr Yip Jr said.
The team’s line-up this year hinges on the success of Macau reigning champion and 2015 European F3 Champion Felix Rosenqvist, as well as of two prominent newcomers, Brit Jake Dennis and Canadian national Lance Stroll.
The Swedish Rosenqvist, racing in Macau for his sixth consecutive year, will be the team leader. He achieved his best result in 2014 with a win after having finished 2nd in 2012.
“I have raced at the Macau Grand Prix for a number of years and I am extremely pleased to return this year to a place where I achieved success before, this time as an SJM Theodore Racing by Prema driver, a privilege I am hugely thankful for. This year I return as the reigning champion and also a Champion of the F3 European Championship and I think I have every possible tool to succeed again,” Rosenqvist said.
Partnering with the top star will be two rookies. British national Jake Dennis is likely to challenge the team leader. And although he is a newbie in Macau, he proved his capabilities by finishing third place in the European F3 Championship this year.
“I’m hugely excited to be in Macau this year for what will be my first attempt. Having arrived yesterday, the city and racetrack look incredible and the people are very accommodating. I had three pole positions and two victories at a street circuit earlier this year so I am feeling confident going into the weekend. It feels great to be part of the SJM Theodore Racing team,” Dennis said.
Completing the SJM Theodore line-up is Lance Stroll, a rookie who obtained fifth place overall and a race win in his maiden season in European F3. Stroll, who has a contract with Ferrari through its Driver Academy, expressed his feelings about his first impression of Macau saying, “Like Jake, this is my first visit to Macau and already I can see a fantastic place and what this amazing street circuit has to offer. This year is my first in Formula 3 and I had my first race victory at the season finale last month. With SJM Theodore Racing, I believe I can continue this form and challenge for a very strong result.”
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