Niverville native, David Richert, recently found himself back in a race car completing a test with Team Torino Motorsport at Adria International Raceway in Italy, just off the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The test was originally schedule for the Franciacorta International Circuit but due to a last minute cancellation, the proceedings were moved to Adria.
Under foggy skies, Richert was immediately thrown into challenging conditions as the track surface was still damp from rain the night before. But as things started to dry out partway through the day, drivers were able to start attacking the circuit and lap times began improving. Benefiting from a continued dialogue with Team Torino engineer, Ruggero Cafagna, lap times continued to fall throughout the day and Richert completed the last session of testing by posting his fastest laps of the day.
“It was very difficult with the damp conditions in the morning but overall I was very happy with the progress made” stated Richert, “it was a confidence building exercise with a new car and a new track so I am happy with the results”.
After a promising showing with a steady improvement, Team Torino Manager, Marco Braghero, is keen to continue the relationship…”I told David when he got out of the car that we need to sit down and do a contract because we would like to continue working with him next season. We will see what happens in the next couple of weeks.”
