Vormel Historic/Mondial class Latvian Andris Grikis celebrates his 25th birthday this year. full season of racing. During this time he has won 5 and has won 5 national/international titles and 5 national titles. international champion.
How to
how would you describe auto24ring - what are the pros and cons of the track?
The path is familiar to me
for more than 20 years, and in that time I've been able to
great memories and success. The wind direction is car
always played an important role in the set-up and handling of the car. Long
left 'Indy' corner, followed by a long back straight and
the middle section are challenging and are crucial to setting a fast lap time.
The fast lap and the long, fast corners
What are your plans for this season?
The 2019 season is mine
big goal is to defend the Baltic championship title, gain new
new experiences by participating in the HAIGO Formula Historic Championship.
Lausitzring, 24-25 August (to be held in conjunction with the DTM stage). Also
improve lap times in Riga, Pärnu and Poznan.
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Describe in 5 sentences your racing journey.
My racing career
started when I was 8 years old on my own initiative and was motivated by
experience as a spectator at the Bikernieki circuit in Riga. There I saw
all the champions of the time - Toomas Napa, Toivo Asmer,
Juris Belmers, Rolands Dūda, Guntars Judeiks and many others.
10 seasons were spent in different classes of karting. I have
I have had success in the VWGolf Cup series, which I won in 1998.
invaluable experience and I have made respectable results in rallying.
from 2000 to 2002. I returned to my favourite class - Formula 1.
This season marks my 25th full season of racing,
In that time I have won 5 different cup series and finished in 5 different championships.
National/International Championships on 5 occasions.
What
would you recommend to a young guy just starting his racing career?
just starting out?
My advice for young people racers is to follow your dreams, work with dedication and commitment. and be patient. Take advantage of all the opportunities life offers you, whatever it is, whether it's BMX, fitness, technology studies - all these experiences will help you to become become a better racer!
