SEAT LEON Eurocup Begins in Paul Ricard Circuit
27 Apr 2015

The past weekend saw the first 2 races of the 2015 - SEAT Leon Eurocup Trophy which has the Japanese Tyre Manufacturer YOKOHAMA as its official Tyre supplier. With an impressive list of 30 drivers registered, the International series which is sanctioned by the FIA will also visit other legendary tracks such as Estoril, Silverstone, Red Bull Ring, Nurburgring, Monza and Catalunya circuit over the next few months.

With very good racing experience among some drivers, names such as Stian Paulsen from Denmark, whom despite his youth has already competed successfully in other racing Championships such as the FIA European Touring Car Championship, stand out and will no doubt generate great interest and excitement in the series. With a host of tough Spanish competitors, among other international hopefuls, the challenge has only just began.

In fact two Spanish drivers were the strongest at the season opener in France. Mikel Azcona (PCR Sport) and Fran Rueda (Monlau Competición) shone bright with Azcona winning race 1 and Rueda race 2. Azcona, a young PCR Sport rookie is already leading the overall classification in the international series, followed by Rueda and Pol Rosell (Baporo Motorsport).
An additional interest this season is the new category of the Ladies Trophy which has been incorporated for 2015 and already has Amalia Vinyes and Lucile Cypriano stepping onto the class podium.
A spokesman for YOKOHAMA Europe Communications expressed delight at the first race weekend adding, “it was exciting to see such an impressive full grid and very happy with the performance of drivers and teams. We wish them all the best of luck.” Adding “ We are naturally very pleased for YOKOHAMA to have been selected as the Official Tyre supplier and we now look forward to the next race weekend in Portugal. He concluded.

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The next race will be held on the 9th/10th May in Estoril, Portugal.