HARARE Zimbabwes Formula One contender Axcil Jefferies has set his sight on the 2010 Formula BMW Pacific series after he signed up to race with Motaworld because he could not get local sponsors to help him compete in the notoriously expensive European league. The decision to continue racing in the Formula BMW Pacific series in which he finished third overall in 2009 might just have been spot on. While Europe has always been a more prestigious venue, the merging of Formula BMW America with its Asian equivalent has resulted in a more competitive league without the exorbitant financial demands found in Europe.
According to Axcils father and manager Suhail Jefferies, the desire to race in Europe was great but the prohibitive costs involved have resulted in only 15 entrants for the European league this year. Many of Europes future F1 talent has switched over to Asia during this global financial crisis, resulting in a bigger league of 26 participants in total. After a top three finish in his rookie year last season, Axcil is looking forward to a better season with his new team this year.
“I am really delighted to have signed with Motaworld to compete in the Formula BMW Pacific championship for 2010. I tested with Motaworld during the off season, and I can honestly say I am really happy with the attitude to win within Motaworld. Axcil believes that his working relationship with Motaworld principal Alan Waite, who is also his race engineer puts him in a good position this year. We have a very good understanding which helps when setting up the car, Axcil said.
Suhail Jefferies is confident that Axcils hard work in the off season has put him in great mental and physical shape for the up-coming challenge of flying the Zimbabwe flag high again this year enroute to Axcils goal of becoming the worlds youngest F1 champion.
Post published in: Zimbabwe Sports News