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| November 22, 2011 |
| GP3: Atech CRS Grand Prix Signs Ringel |
 | Ethan Ringel will make the transition to European junior formula action in 2012 via the GP3 Series
(Photo: McLaughlin Motorsports) |
Atech CRS Grand Prix has announced that American racer Ethan Ringel will contest the 2012 GP3 Series.
The 17 year-old from Florida successfully completed two days at the Circuit de Catalunya recently, his first time ever in a GP3 car, following a maiden season of car competition in the U.S.A., piloting both a Formula Ford 2000 and Formula Enterprises cars. Coached by British IZOD Indycar racer Jay Howard, Ringel has now changed his focus to European junior formula car competition, joining Atech CRS Grand Prix in the highly competitive GP3 Series.
"Unike most American drivers, it was never my dream to do Indycar," stated Ringel. "I’ve always wanted to do Formula One and competing in GP3 is the most logical step to start that climb. Jay [Howard] was actually the one who pushed for me to come over to the UK and start in GP3, and Atech CRS GP was without doubt the best choice. They have a great car, the team is very professional and all the engineers and mechanics are really good to work with. However, I have no expectations going into the first rounds, and I know I will be very inexperienced compared to the others. My main priority for now is to learn the car, learn the tracks and learn the best way to work with the team, so we can start the season in the best possible shape."
Atech CRS Team Principal David Hayle was also delighted to announce his first signing for 2012.
"It is good to have signed our first GP3 driver so early on. We understand it will be a tough learning year for Ethan, he has limited experience in racing cars, but he has been putting in lots of work back home with some great results. At just 17 he has plenty of time to get to grips with this car. We’ve got an extensive testing program for him, and he’s really keen to learn. Our primary concern will be getting him as much track time as possible. He’s going to be driving the Formula Renault as often as he can, learning as many tracks as he can. He is very determined, he had a good start to his racing career in karts, and is keen and committed to doing a good job."
Originally from New York, Ringel started his career in 2009 in the Rotax Grand Nationals, gaining second place. In 2010, he took part in the Rotax Pan-Am Championship. Ringel only moved into car racing this past year, contesting the races in the Formula Ford 2000 and Formula Enterprise classes, collecting four wins, and establishing a track record at Miller Motorsports Park.
Atech CRS GP hopes to announce it’s full GP3 Series line-up before Christmas.
Ringel and Atech CRS GP will be back on track on November 23-24, at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, as part of an official GP3 Series test. |
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