Shahaan Engineer puts in an exceptional testing debut with leading Formula Renault UK squad Fortec at Oulton Park.
www.racecar.com press release below
16th August 2011
Shahaan Engineer’s preparations for his entry into Formula Renault took a major leap forward when he exceeded all expectations during his maiden Fortec test.
Having stepped out of a successful karting career to concentrate on single-seater’s, the 15-year old Indian had travelled to the demanding Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire, to put more mileage under his belt.
Having switched to the crack Fortec squad, Engineer wasted little time in settling into his new environment and impressing Team Manager Steve Lynch: “Shahaan was set a benchmark of achieving one of our 2011 championship drivers’ best lap time. Almost immediately he was able to match it, before going on to better it by over a tenth of a second, which was a fantastic achievement.”
He added, “Overall Shahaan did very well and showed undoubted talent. He is an exciting young prospect and I’m looking forward to working with him again.”
Mumbai-born Shahaan has spent the first half of 2011 testing 2-litre Formula Renault cars on some of Britain and Europe’s most famous and iconic tracks, including Brands Hatch, Silverstone and Hockenheim in Germany. In each outing he has demonstrated a blemish free record in testing - and for this very reason he has received special permission to practice before he turns 16.
Commenting on his experience with multiple champions Fortec, Shahaan says proudly: “I was given a job to do and I did it. Working with Steve and his team was a great experience. They are very professional and were precise in what they wanted from me, making it easy to translate this into my on track performance.”
