Ben Hanley wants to race for the Asian championship

Ben Hanley, who is part of the Renault young driver development program, hopes to be able to race at least once this season in GP2 Asia, thus preparing for the GP2 Series.

The Briton, new Campos Racing driver for 2008, was not chosen for the GP2 Asia, but would like to at least have a race weekend to train.

« Now that I am certain to have a seat for the summer series, I am considering the possibility of doing at least one race in Asia. »

« It would be very convenient for me. With the new GP2 version 08, it would allow me to gain good experience for the new season and put me in a good position in the championship with my new team. »

« Romain Grosjean is also a rookie in GP2 and before starting his season, he will have already completed the equivalent of half a season with the single-seater thanks to the GP2 Asia… » He continued.

Vitaly Petrov and Diego Nunes were preferred by the Portuguese team to compete in all the races in Asia. If Hanley finds a spot, he will most likely have to change teams…

I have little chance of racing with Campos in Asia and getting to know the team and engineers better since they already have their two drivers. But I will work on finding an opportunity elsewhere.