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🏁 Asian Le Mans Series 2022: The D08 Proves Its Potential
The 2022 edition of the Asian Le Mans Series, condensed into two weekends from February 10 to 20, brought together a high-quality grid despite ongoing health restrictions.
On the Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina circuits, three D08 cars were entered by the following teams:
✔️ DKR Engineering, ELMS 2021 champion
✔️ Rinaldi Racing in partnership with WTM
✔️ Koiranen Kemppi Motorsport, looking to gain experience
With 4 pole positions, 1 victory, and 2 podiums, the D08 proved its competitiveness against strong opposition.
🚀 DKR Engineering: A Perfect Record in Qualifying!
Already dominant in ELMS 2021, DKR Engineering confirmed its exceptional level at the 2022 Asian Le Mans Series.
🏆 A flawless performance in qualifying: 4 poles in 4 races, thanks to the talent of Laurents Hörr, securing over a one-second gap on his rivals.
💨 Impressive race pace:
In Dubai, the team led comfortably before a technical issue disrupted their run.
In Abu Dhabi, DKR took a commanding win in Race 1 and finished the competition with the fastest LMP3 lap time.
🥉 Rinaldi Racing / WTM: A Solid 3rd Place in the Championship
For their first participation, the Rinaldi Racing – WTM partnership demonstrated remarkable consistency, securing 3rd place overall.
📌 A strong championship performance:
✅ Three 4th-place finishes (2 in Dubai, 1 in Abu Dhabi)
✅ A well-deserved podium, finishing 2nd in Race 1 at Yas Marina
👏 A promising result for this ambitious team!
🔵 Koiranen Kemppi Motorsport: A Team on the Rise
New to the D08, Koiranen Kemppi Motorsport displayed great potential despite a challenging start in Dubai.
🔥 Significant progress in Abu Dhabi:
🚗 Two 4th-place finishes in qualifying
🚗 Led for a long stretch in Race 2 before a health issue prevented the driver from finishing despite a brilliant performance.
💡 A valuable learning experience, setting up an exciting 2022 season!
📢 A Promising 2022 Season Ahead!
With 4 pole positions, 1 win, and 2 podiums, the D08 once again proved its endurance racing capabilities.
Balancing experience and youth, the teams competing in the Asian Le Mans Series delivered a thrilling spectacle, foreshadowing an exciting 2022 season in LMP3!
