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Dominating start to the Porsche Supercup season in Barcelona!
Published May 14, 2013 in Porsche Cup | Kyle Williams

With the first race in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Barcelona, the Project 1 team demonstrated, with a successful weekend, what people can expect this year.

From free training right up to the chequered flag, everything ran to plan for the team based round team boss Paul Schlotmann and engineer Konstantin Kotitsas. “We had a clear strategy for the whole weekend. From Friday to Sunday, the whole team worked with the new conditions meticulously and intensively, to make sure Sean Edwards and Sean Johnston had a perfect car. The plan worked. To start the season with a win in the first race is fantastic. A huge well done and thanks to everybody.”, said team boss Paul Schlotmann.

With pole position and a clear lead of 0.492 seconds separating him from the driver starting in second position, even in Qualifying Sean Edwards left the competition trailing behind him. Sean Johnston finished his first Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Qualifying in 19th position but was 1.512 seconds behind his mentor Sean Edwards, which was a good result for the rookie.

The mission to take first place continued on Sunday. In blazing sunshine in Barcelona, 25 drivers began the race in the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup type 991. Sean Edwards controlled the race from the start and was delighted to win after leading from the start. “I’m so happy to have won the first race. The Project 1 team gave me a perfect car. I had to push in the first three laps, but eventually I controlled everything and could even preserve the car towards the end. Thanks to my team for the perfect work and I’m really looking forward to the upcoming race in my home, Monaco.” said the winner.

At the back of the field, the 14 laps were considerably more exciting and a lot more suspense-packed. The second ‘Team Allyouneed by Project 1’ driver, Sean Johnston, had promised himself his first points, but a bad collision meant he was no longer able to attack. “After a good start, I wanted to push forward as quickly as possible, but in the eighth bend of the first lap I had a severe collision with another driver. The car was left pretty battered and was really difficult to drive. In the following laps I just tried to finish the race and to hold my position. For me, it was a worthwhile weekend that I can build on for future races. I’m looking forward to Monaco.”

The success is also due to the hard work of the organisers who work behind the scenes at Project 1. Over the winter, various packages have been developed and tied up with partners and sponsors. This year, we are grateful for the support and help of partners such as the online supermarket Allyouneed and the American berry and fruit firm Driscoll’s. We’re looking forward to a successful season in 2013.

The next race will take the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup teams to the principality of Monaco. Amid breath-taking scenery, the 911s will race through the maze of houses in the harbour town. Project 1 will again be striving for first place.

Current news and background information about the race and Project 1 can be found on the Project 1  website and on facebook, or on the partner website racecam.de.

Race calendar – Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup:

Monaco 26.05.2013

Silverstone 30.06.2013

Nürburgring 07.07.2013

Budapest 28.07.2013

Spa-Francorchamps 25.08.2013

Monza 08.09.2013

Abu Dhabi 03.11.2013

Tags: Porsche, Porsche Cup, Porsche Supercup
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