PETALING JAYA: It will be an exciting weekend for Zen Low and former Formula 1 test driver Fairuz Fauzy as they head for their first GT Asia Series in the season opener at the Korea International Circuit in Seoul this weekend.
The duo left on Monday and will contest the first of the 11-round championship in a Lamborghini Gallardo car with team OD Racing.
Zen is eager to see how far he has progressed after his accident in early February. The crash left him with a fractured left ankle.
This weekend will be a true test for him in the hour-long race, which will see him sharing driving duties with Fairuz.
“I’m quite excited about the race ... after all the hard work with my trainer, so I’m sure it will be a good weekend,” said Zen.
“The series will be an interesting race, with such a competitive line-up. I’m glad to have Fairuz to fight the battle. As this is my first outing on the Korean circuit, with the packed grid, it will be competitive for sure.”
This will be Fairuz’s first full season in the GT series after competing in single-seater cars throughout his career, including becoming a test and reserve driver for three Formula One teams.
The 32-year-old will be a great asset to the team as he makes the transition from open wheel to closed cockpit racing.
“This will be an interesting weekend ... that’s for sure.
“There’s a very interesting mix of drivers in the series and an interesting variety of supercars. I’m motivated to do a great job and push as hard as we can to be at the front,” said Fairuz.
Eleven teams have signed up for the GT3 race category.
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