Next step: ADAC Formula 4 - Mazatis: McLaren programme successfully completed
Benjamin Mazatis received a driver's diploma in Woking for his successful participation in a McLaren workshop series.
Our extensive preparations are on track and I can hardly wait for the season opener at the end of April in Oschersleben for the ADAC Formula 4.
Formula racing junior driver Benjamin Mazatis (16) was awarded the „High Level of Driving Professionalism“ diploma as one of a total of 18 international drivers in the McLaren Junior Programme MPA-14 at the McLaren Performance Academy in Woking. The diploma was presented by current Formula 1 test driver Oliver Turvey.
Mazatis passed the demanding workshop series at the premises of the renowned Formula 1 team with flying colours. Physical training sessions as well as intensive training on the technical side of motorsport equipped the talented youngster with the tools for a professional career in motorsport.
Even in the run-up to Christmas, the young Bruckmühl native's world still revolves around motorsport. Alongside the McLaren Academy, Mazatis is preparing for his debut in the newly created Formula 4 racing series, established by the FIA, with an intensive test programme in Spain.
„Our extensive preparations are proceeding as planned, and I can hardly wait for the season opener at the end of April in Oschersleben for the ADAC Formula 4,“ Mazatis informed us upon his departure from England: „The training as a McLaren Junior has given me intensive insights into the workflows of a professional racing driver, and I will try to use them as successfully as possible in my formula racing debut next season.“
„With my very good performance this training year, I believe I will have a good chance of being readmitted to the McLaren junior squad next year. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my partners and sponsors, as well as my teachers at Gymnasium Bruckmühl, for a great year in 2014. I wish you all a peaceful Christmas season and a Happy New Year into a successful and healthy year together in 2015,“ he added.