EUROPEAN LE MANS SERIES 2013 – ROUND 1: 3 HOURS OF SILVERSTONE (April 12 and 13) ALPINE IS BACK WITH NELSON PANCIATICI
the Signatech-Alpine team, managed by Philippe Sinault, focused on the Alpine chassis development in partnership with Michelin, historical partner in pneumatics. He wasn’t aiming for a score at any price, but Nelson Panciatici still managed the fastest
Nelson Panciatici has been preparing with great calm and, even if he still has a lot to learn in a discipline he discovered only last year, he is ready to face the competition which already looks fierce:
“I’m full of confidence for this first meeting of the season because we have shown in the official tests in Castellet that we can compete. I was able to run several series with the different tyre options Michelin gave us and I think we collected some interesting information, we’re on the right track. I know that the competition will be tough but we have prepared well. With Pierre Ragues, my co-driver, we make a consistent and fast team with nothing to fear from the other favourites. I also know Silverstone, it’s one of my favourite circuits. The series of the Copse, Maggots and Becketts is a pleasure to drive and critical for making good time. It also needs a well-balanced car and that’s one of the strong points of our car. We’ve made a lot of progress in the last few weeks, notably with the Michelin tyre management. We are ready for the start of the season. I know Alpine has the ability to shine and even though it’s promising to be difficult, we can try to win this first race. I can’t wait to get to Silverstone!”
Carlos Tavares will also be making the trip to follow the marque’s comeback live. This capital support will be a fantastic boost to the whole Signatech-Alpine team and its drivers, which is just what they need to face the competition!