Sandy Stuvik will make the switch from single-seaters to GT racing after being confirmed alongside Martin Kodric in Vincenzo Sospiri Racing’s Lamborghini Huracan GT3 for this season’s inaugural Blancpain GT Series Asia campaign.
The 21-year-old graduated to the GP3 Series in 2015 after winning the previous year’s Euroformula Open title. But the Thai driver is also no stranger to achieving success on his native continent: following a glittering karting career he claimed the 2010 Formula Renault Asia Challenge before moving to Europe.
His pairing with 19-year-old Lamborghini Super Trofeo graduate Kodric ensures VSR’s will be one of the youngest crews on this year’s Blancpain GT Series Asia grid.
“I’m excited to be joining VSR at this pivotal point in my career,” said Stuvik. “I feel the move to GTs is coming at the right time and I want to thank Vincenzo for his faith in me. To be back racing in Asia after a few years in Europe is a joy and I’m especially looking forward to the Buriram round in my home country.
“Blancpain GT Series Asia is looking very competitive and will be a challenge but I’m sure that Martin and I will make this a year to remember. Thanks to my sponsors for giving me this opportunity. I am grateful to be supported by - The Pizza Company, Singha Corporation, Thai Airways, Dacon Inspection Services, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand.”
Team boss Vincenzo Sospiri added: “I’m delighted to confirm Sandy alongside Martin for the new Blancpain GT Series Asia championship. Even though neither of them has GT3 racing experience they are both young, talented, fiercely competitive drivers and I have no doubt they will adapt easily and be on the pace straightaway.”
The opening round of the inaugural Blancpain GT Series Asia campaign takes place at Sepang in Malaysia on April 8/9.
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2017 Blancpain GT Series Asia Schedule
April 8/9 - Sepang, Malaysia
May 20/21 - Chang International Circuit, Thailand
June 24/25 - Suzuka, Japan
August 19/20 - Fuji Speedway, Japan
September 23/24 - Shanghai, China
October 21/22 - Zhejiang, China