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Team Jebsen Celebrates Podium Success in ZhuhaiTeam Jebsen, 2014 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Rounds 4&5, Zhuhai International Circuit, China - Roundup
Team Jebsen and driver Rodolfo Avila of Macau celebrated their first
Despite atrocious weather conditions throughout the weekend, which eventually forced the cancellation of Round 5 on Sunday, Team Jebsen were lightning-quick from the start, setting the fastest time in the opening free practice and following up by dominating the single qualifying session to set the first and second fastest times. That secured pole position for the Team Jebsen
With unremitting torrential rain massively reducing visibility, Round 4 got underway behind the Safety Car and, when racing got underway at the start of Lap 3 of the 12-lap race, Avila immediately began fighting to pull away from the chasing pack but came under ferocious attack from behind. In a thrilling high-speed duel, Avila battled to hold his lead but was forced to relinquish it when the pair made contact. He then came under fierce attack from behind, but defended superbly.
The Safety Car collected the field at the start of Lap 6 while cars which had fallen victim to the treacherous conditions were cleared, closing up the field. At the restart, Avila had to concede another position after contact with his rival. Determined to claim the final podium place, Avila steadfastly resisted any further challenges as tyre grip deteriorated in the closing stages to cross the line in third.
With no let-up in the rain on Sunday, and the track transformed into a river, organisers took the decision to cancel Round 5 in the interests of safety. Team Jebsen and the rest of the 28-strong
Quotes from Team Jebsen
Rodolfo Avila
“It was fantastic to take our first podium in the fourth race of the season. Team Jebsen gave me a brilliant car this weekend, but perhaps I was a little more conservative in the race so we could collect the points. When the racing is this close and this passionate, you have to consider how much you are prepared to risk when a split second can see you lose everything, particularly in these conditions.
“It would have been good to have some dry racing, but that wasn’t to be this time. I’m feeling more confident with the brakes, but I still need to optimise this area of my driving. Everyone is getting quicker in the new
2014
Provisional Race Calendar
Date | Circuit, Country | Event | Round(s) |
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March 28 – 30 | Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia | Formula 1 Support Race | Round 1 |
April 18 – 20 | Shanghai International Circuit, China | Formula 1 Support Race | Round 2&3 |
May 09 – 11 | Zhuhai International Circuit, China | China Touring Car Championship | Round 4&5 |
June 06 – 08 | Fuji International Speedway, Japan | One Make Series Festival | Round 6&7 |
August 15 – 17 | Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia | Asian Festival of Speed | Round 8&9 |
September 19 – 21 | Marina Bay Circuit, Singapore | Formula 1 Support Race | Round 10 |
October 17 – 19 | Shanghai International Circuit, China | Sportscar Champions Festival | Round 11&12 |
About Rodolfo Avila
Car No: 20
Avila began his career in karts, attending the Macau Karting School at 14, and winning the Macau Karting International A (Group B) a year later. In 2002, he graduated to single seater racing, becoming the youngest driver ever to compete at the Macau Grand Prix, racing in the Formula Renault event.
He took the Asian Formula Renault Challenge championship title the following year, making his Formula 3 Grand Prix debut at Macau in 2004. His career continued its extraordinary ascent, with Rookie honours in the Asian Formula 3 Championship in 2005, finishing 5th overall. A season in the prestigious British Formula 3 Championship saw him end the year 4th in the National Class for newcomers.
Avila made the switch to sportscar racing in 2008, when he became the youngest ever Asian Supercar Challenge Champion. He made his
About Team Jebsen
This year marks the tenth full
Team Jebsen is backed by the Jebsen Group. Established in 1895 in Hong Kong, the Group has since expanded its activities into a comprehensive business network throughout China, Taiwan and South Korea. Today, the Jebsen Group is structured around four strategic business units targeting the consumer, industrial, beverage and luxury sectors.
Jebsen is a name synonymous with
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