S5000 completes pre-season test at The Bend

A class of eleven drivers have taken part park in the S5000 pre-season test and filming day at The Bend Motorsport Park ahead of the category’s championship debut at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix.

The eleven drivers, who took part in six 20 minute sessions, were Indy 500 driver James Davison, Formula 4 champion Luis Leeds, former Gold Star champion Tim Macrow, Supercars drivers James Golding and Zane Goddard, Brayden Willmington, kiwi Jordan Michels, Ricky Capo, Antonio Astuti, Thomas Maxwell and Barton Mawer.

James Davison said “the moment that I did my first out lap, it reminded me of the Indy Lights car that I once drove.”

“It’s was a big torquey V8 car, but this definitely has more power, but less tyre grip, and a lot of fun to drive.

“They have achieved the right balance of performance for what they’ve wanted to create here for the drivers and the fans. Yeah, I loved it.”

"I’ve run on very old tyres, so I’m curious to see what they are like on some better ones, but so far, I’m loving it and can’t wait to get to the Grand Prix.

“I’m definitely with the right team. The Team BRM guys are fantastic to work with. I can tell that they are very knowledgeable and the moment I walked into their workshop, the professionalism has carried over to the race track.

“There is some pretty exciting race drivers to be competing against – people with Bathurst 1000 wins, Supercars drivers, former Formula 1 drivers. It’s going to be an all-star race.

“This series deserves that and hopefully we can capture and take over as many of the F1 fans at Albert Park.”