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Manor has long and glorious history

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Published Date: 19 June 2009
MANOR Motorsport came into existence in 1990 when former single-seater champion John Booth decided to hang up his racing gloves.
But his passion for the sport and competitive nature continued to be as strong as ever so John elected to run his own team.

Manor attained success almost immediately, achieving three race victories in the team's first season.

From there, Manor
Motorsport has become one of the best teams in national and international motor racing, as well as being the most successful Formula Renault team in Europe.

The list of drivers Manor has guided to championship success in Formula Renault includes 2008 Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, 2007 F1 title winner Kimi Raikkonen, former F1 racer Antonio Pizzonia and Le Mans 24 Hours winner Guy Smith.

Following a three-year period in Formula Ford, in 1999 Booth decided to progress into Formula 3.

The team's impact was instantaneous, with British sensation Marc Hynes taking five victories en route to the 1999 British F3 title.

In 2005, the team defeated all-comers from the best Formula 3 championships in the world by winning the 52nd Macau F3 Grand Prix with Brazilian, Lucas di Grassi.

In 2007, Manor Motorsport underwent an evolution, with Formula Renault UK team manager Tony Shaw purchasing that side of the operation from Booth.

While the Manor Motorsport name continues in the Formula 3 Euroseries under the direction of Booth from the team's premises in Dinnington, the Formula Renault UK squad now runs from a base in New Ollerton, under the banner Manor Competition.



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  • Last Updated: 18 June 2009 11:40 AM
  • Source: Dinnington Guardian
  • Location: Dinnington
 
 

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