F1Weekly Podcast # 996
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NASIR AND THE HOST ARE SLOWLY COMMING DOWN FROM THEIR “LE MANS” HIGH WITH SOME HISTORY OF THE GREAT RACE. THIS WEEKS MOTORSPORT MONDIAL IS FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH TWO MORE INTERVIEWS…IMSA TEAM OWNER FAISAL AHMAD OF THAZE COMPITITION AND, A NAME THAT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES…MATTEO NANNINI!
Nannini arrives in Formula 3 as one of the youngest talents, but with a palmares of all respect in which the victory in the F4 championship in the United Arab Emirates in 2019 stands out.
Nephew of former Formula 1 driver Alessandro Nannini, Matteo’s one of numerous drivers on the grid with a famous surname, but it’s his swift rise up the junior ladder which has grabbed attention. Just 17-years-old, Nannini only made his single seater debut in 2019, but will be competing in the top tier of junior motorsport this year.
Nannini won the 2019 Formula 4 UAE Championship, with seven wins and 16 podiums from just 20 races, while he also has experience in Spanish F4, Formula Renault Eurocup, Formula Regional and Formula 3.
The Italian said he was working “harder than ever,” in preparation for the step up to Formula 2 as he aims to hit the ground running.
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“While our passion for motorsport is at the heart of this project, we have a keen focus on sound business practices and commercial opportunities that will allow the team to be financially sustainable for the long term,” Ahmad said. “This will allow us to expand our offerings with drivers and team members who share in our vision.”
“Based on my past experience, we want our drivers to have access to the tools typically reserved for factory professionals,” Team Principal Faisal Ahmad said. “What’s been missing for me is that holistic approach to sports car racing where drivers are supported with ongoing mental and physical fitness, nutrition and even media training. Essentially, we want to give our drivers and crew members all of the tools they need to perform at their best and give them a competitive edge.”
Thaze Competition is enlisting the expertise of best-selling author, celebrity fitness and nutrition expert Drew Logan from NBC’s “STRONG,” and is implementing an advanced strength and conditioning program to maximize the performance of its drivers and team members.
“We were inspired by the impressive debut that Trackhouse Racing and Justin Marks have made in the NASCAR Cup series,” Team Principal Brian Makse said. “What Justin and his team were able to achieve in such a short time was astonishing. At the same time, I saw many similarities between what Trackhouse has done and the way we can do things in IMSA. What Trackhouse immediately recognized was that the integration of entertainment with the business of professional sports is essential to their success.”