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FPA: New champion Moore keen on F2 switch



Newly-crowned Formula Palmer Audi champion Nigel Moore has set his sights on a switch to the Formula 2 category for 2011.

The Harrogate-born driver took the FPA title at Silverstone last weekend by overhauling a 38-point deficit to long time table-topper Maxime Jousse. That earned Moore a £100,000 scholarship towards an F2 drive for next season, and the 18-year-old says he is raring to go.

"I can't wait for next year to be honest," said Moore.

"F2 is definitely where I'm aiming - it's a big step up, but I've proved myself in single seaters and this is now my fourth title in four years so I can't really ask for more. Hopefully I can translate that form next year as well."

Moore has enjoyed significant success in recent years, with the FPA title following triumphs in the 2008 Ginetta G50 Cup in the 2007 Ginetta Junior championship. He also holds the record for the  youngest British driver to contest the legendary Le Mans 24-Hour race, having raced for Ginetta the 2009 running of the event.

Watch highlights of Moore's title-winning FPA weekend on Motors TV - Saturday, 30 October at 5.00pm


James Weeks.

Published 20/10/2010 12:08

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