Interviews
Planetlemans talks to Charles Zwolsman
During the Le Mans Series weekend at Spa-Francorchamps Planetlemans reporter Milo Kol sat down with Dutch driver Charles Zwolsman and talked about the Kolles Team, the Audi and of course about how Charles feels like after returning to “active duty”.[…]
Inside Embassy - Pablo Cangini
With a brief interval in between Pablo Cangini has been with Embassy Racing since 2005. A Master in Automotive Engineering, Pablo has had different positions within the team that have provided him with a solid background for his current job. A native of Argentina, Pablo moved to the UK to complete his master studies and got almost immediately in touch with racing.
Planetlemans talks to Jody Firth (part 2)
Continuing our previously published dialogue, Jody Firth tells us more about his views for the future and a potential customer program.
Inside Embassy - Warren Hughes
As you start a conversation with Embassy Racing driver Warren Hughes it is difficult to relate the quiet and relaxed gentleman in front of you with the fast driver he is on the track. Rated as one of the fastest British drivers of the last years, Warren is as interested in racing and winning as he is in developing a car, in deciphering the clues that will get you to top performance on the circuit. Our dialogue starts discussing his long term commitment to Embassy Racing and the reasons behind it.
Planetlemans talks to Jody Firth (part 1)
A veteran of Embassy Racing, team manager Jody Firth brings his experience from several angles inside and outside of the racing scene. This season has brought a substantial change for the whole team and Jody is not the exception: he runs now a 2-car LMP2 team at the Le Mans Series while simultaneously developing the Embassy WF-01 prototype. On top of this Jody is deeply involved in the business development of Embassy Racing in a true multifaceted job that is driven by his motor sport passion.
John Manchester on Zytek’s future
A conversation with John Manchester (Zytek Operations Director) cannot be complete without dedicating some time to the future. Zytek has been involved for a long time in sports cars and innovation is one of their fundamental pillars. We asked John if he was able to share some information on the new developments that are already looming in the horizon[…]
Inside Embassy - Zytek’s John Manchester
A critical component of a racing car, the engine is a fundamental election if you are a constructor starting in the business. When Embassy announced their engine partnership back in September last year we had a very enlightening conversation with Zytek’s Engineering Operations Director John Manchester. A veteran of 20 years in the business Manchester was satisfied with how things had started but how was he feeling after several months and 3 races had passed? On our next step Inside Embassy it was time for an engine check and, as usual, John Manchester was available to answer all of our questions[…]
Inside Embassy - Jonny Kane
“Inside Embassy” will bring you regularly behind the scenes of one of the most interesting teams of the Le Mans Series, Embassy Racing. In their debut as brand new constructors, Jonathan France’s men are entering a completely new phase and we’ll be talking to many of them as the season progresses. A real privilege for Planetlemans that starts today[…]
Planetlemans talks to Karim Ojjeh
After a successful season ending with two LMS victories in LMP2 at Silverstone and Interlagos with Barazi-Epsilon (teaming with Michael Vergers and Juan Barazi), Karim Ojjeh is back this year with the Trading Performance Zytek, a new team which we erroneously thought was his own[…]
Planetlemans talks to Gianmaria Bruni
Gianmaria Bruni has started 2008 with a series of wins on the Ferrari 430 GT. Both FIA-GT and LMS events have seen him already on top of the podium so the young Roman is feeling pretty positive and confident at this time. Planetlemans met Gianmaria in between practice sessions at the Monza 1000 km and was able to get to know this fast driver better[..]
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