Hitech Racing continued its superb pre-season testing pace at
Snetterton with both Walter Grubmuller and Max Chilton near the top of the times at the Norfolk venue.
Chilton led for most of the day on day one until the closing minutes before dropping to third when the others switched to new tyres, just ahead of 19 year-old Grubmuller. On day two, the youngster finished just behind Grubmuller in sixth place but was a fine fifth overall as he continued the pace shown at Pembrey.
“It was a good test, I think we've learnt a lot over the last two days and I'm very happy to be running at the front again,” he said. “One thing I've really learnt about working with Hitech is that it's not all down to the car set-up; a lot has to come from the driver too, like learning how to keep your exit speeds up.
“My pace at Pembrey was a bit of a surprise but I'd expected to go well at Snetterton as I'd done most of my testing there so I'm looking forward to
Silverstone International as it's another track I know well.”
Grubmuller ended the test seventh quickest on the timesheets and he was also happy with how the test had panned out.
“We've had another couple of good days and I'm very happy with how things are going,” he said. “We've had no problems, a pretty solid couple of days and worked on the set-up since Pembrey which has definitely improved the car. I still think there's more time to come though and I'm looking forward to getting to what is effectively my home circuit where I expect to be on the pace.”
Jonathan Kennard and Rodolfo Gonzalez also ran for the team as it continues to evaluate options for the third car and team boss David Hayle said he was happy with the weeks work,
“We've had another two fantastic days with Walter and Max and I'm absolutely delighted that once again they've been running up at the front for most of the time, both quickest overall at one point,” he said. “For them that's a huge confidence boost and for the team and everyone else it's an indication of their true potential.
