Status Grand Prix driver Seb Morris
sees himself as a “dark horse” ahead of the opening round of the GP3
Series season in Barcelona next month, following a consistently
competitive maiden outing at the Spanish track this week – where the Welshman notably topped the times on the first afternoon.
Getting
the latest chapter in his rapidly accelerating racing career off to an
impressive start, the Tag Heuer, Serge DeNimes and Oxford Vaughan brand
ambassador has enjoyed a series of strong tests during the last month or
so and continued in that vein during the final two day pre-season
outing.
Arriving at the Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday, 22nd April, the 19-year-old from Marford
initially familiarised himself with the track before working on a good
balance with his car throughout the first morning. Seb then laid down a
strong marker in the afternoon by topping the timesheets.
Focusing
on qualifying performance in today’s first session, Seb ended the run
little more than 0.3 seconds shy of the top three as he continued to
rack-up important mileage ahead of his competitive debut on the FIA
Formula One World Championship support package just over a fortnight
from now.
Turning
attention to race set-up on the final afternoon, the MSA Team UK and
FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy member delivered
consistent pace during two full distance race simulations to conclude a
very productive pre-season in a positive frame of mind.
“It’s
been a good couple of days and it was obviously nice to be quickest
yesterday afternoon”, he reflected, “This morning we were only 0.3
seconds outside the top three in the qualifying simulations, so that’s
all positive, and then we didn’t go for times this afternoon as we
focused on two full race runs.
“I’m
fairly confident for the first race weekend, there’s no pressure on me –
I’m a bit of a dark horse really. I’ve still got a lot to learn with
the Pirelli tyres and the set-ups, but I’d like to try and break into
the top 10 in qualifying and then build from there. The atmosphere in
the team is good, everyone is working well together, so I can’t wait to
be back in Barcelona for the first race.”
Rounds
one and two of the GP3 Series season will take place over the weekend
9th/10th May at the Circuit de Catalunya. Following free practice on
Friday, 8th May, qualifying will take place at 08.45 (UK time) on
Saturday, 9th May, with round one of the season getting underway at
16.20 (UK time).
On
Sunday, 10th May, round two will begin at 08.25 (UK time) – both races
will be screened live on Sky Sports F1 with live timing at http://marc-orme.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=39d82f3c8fc78c72f4fbaf5ac&id=914040b7c3&e=ed4afa51ce
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