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|Short_name      = [[File:United Kingdom.png]] Fusion Motorsports
 
|Short_name      = [[File:United Kingdom.png]] Fusion Motorsports
 
|Logo            = File:Fusion2018Logo.png
 
|Logo            = File:Fusion2018Logo.png
|Long_name        = Energy T.I. Fusion Motorsports
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|Long_name        = Coca-Cola Fusion Infiniti
 
|Base            = Bath, England
 
|Base            = Bath, England
 
|Founders        = Jake Legge
 
|Founders        = Jake Legge
 
|Team Principals    = Jake Legge, Jacques Couteau
 
|Team Principals    = Jake Legge, Jacques Couteau
 
|Technical Director = Adrian Oldey
 
|Technical Director = Adrian Oldey
|Drivers          = #37: [[File:Flag of Finland svg.png]] [[Miko Fäkkinen]]<br>#38: [[File:Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png]] [[Geoff Donnelly]]
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|Drivers          = #25: [[File:Flag of Italy svg.png]] [[Fredo Mestolio]]<br>#26: [[File:Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png]] [[Terry Hawkin]]
 
|Noted Drivers    = none
 
|Noted Drivers    = none
 
|Debut            = [[2017 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix]]
 
|Debut            = [[2017 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix]]
|Races            = 1 (2 entries)
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|Races            = 4 (18 entries)
 
|Cons_champ      = 0
 
|Cons_champ      = 0
 
|Drivers_champ    = 0
 
|Drivers_champ    = 0
 
|Wins            = 0
 
|Wins            = 0
 
|Podiums          = 0
 
|Podiums          = 0
|Points          = 0
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|Points          = 4
 
|Poles            = 0
 
|Poles            = 0
|Fastest_laps    = 0
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|Fastest_laps    = 1
 
|}}
 
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'''Fusion Motorsports''' is a racing team based in Bath, currently racing in [[F1RWRS]]. They became the high-performance arm of the [[Astro Racing Group]] after the group's formation in late 2015. Previously, the team had entries in [[F3RWRS]] and [[RoLFS]], but these was handed over to [[Nebula Grand Prix]] after their birth as a junior team. Fusion also raced in [[F2RWRS]] in 2016, but after joining [[F1RWRS]] the entry was passed over to Nebula again.
 
'''Fusion Motorsports''' is a racing team based in Bath, currently racing in [[F1RWRS]]. They became the high-performance arm of the [[Astro Racing Group]] after the group's formation in late 2015. Previously, the team had entries in [[F3RWRS]] and [[RoLFS]], but these was handed over to [[Nebula Grand Prix]] after their birth as a junior team. Fusion also raced in [[F2RWRS]] in 2016, but after joining [[F1RWRS]] the entry was passed over to Nebula again.
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== History ==
 
== History ==
  
Fusion Motorsports was conceived in the Caffé Nero in Bath, where Jake Legge pondered wistfully out of the window. He'd long dreamed of running a racing team of his own, and when vacancies appeared in the [[Rejects of LFS]] championship he remortgaged his house and began to plan out the team's structure. He purchased some lock-up garages in Bath, and took delivery of the team's Scaven S15 chassis for the [[RoLFS]]. Due to the small resources, only one chassis was purchased. Legge then began to attend some motorsport events within the UK, and found the young Finn [[Jari Lappalainen]]. He was racing in the British Formula Ford series, and impressed Legge with his tenacity and flair. They swapped phone numbers, but Lappalainen was unsure of longevity the new start up operation and hesitated to call.
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Fusion Motorsports was founded in 2014, and was originally based out of a lock-up garage in Bath, in which the team took delivery of one Scaven S15 chassis for the [[RoLFS]]. The team spent 2014 testing their car at Castle Combe and Thruxton, in the absence of actual racing competition. After signing [[Diego Álvarez Torrente]] and [[Jari Lappalainen]] to the team, the Bath City Council gave Fusion a grant of £1M to create a factory within the city on the proviso that they link up with the University of Bath's Engineering Department. The team entered the [[2015 RoLFS season]] with Torrente, and loaned Lappalainen to the [[Donkervoort Automobielen]] team in [[F1RDS]].
  
Whilst on holiday in Barcelona, Legge watched a Spanish Formula Renault 2.0 race at the Circuit de Catalunya. The race that day was won by the young Spaniard [[Diego Álvarez Torrente]], and Legge immediately made him an offer to drive in the [[2015 Rejects of LFS season]] which he gladly accepted. Armed with a promising young driver, sponsorship deals were signed with Mad-Croc and GAC Logistics. Zytek engines were also brought to the team, which were rebadged as Toyotas. The car was presented neatly; predominantly white with grey crocodile skin sidepods. Lappalainen saw the press release by the team in Autosport, and was rather impressed. After calling Legge back, he was invited to look around the team's new facilities; the Bath City Council giving Fusion a grant of £1,000,000 to create a factory within the city on the proviso that they link up with the University of Bath's Engineering Department. Lappalainen later joined up as a test driver. The plan was for him and Álvarez Torrente to do half of the RoLFS season each, but the Finn was loaned out to Donkervoort in the inaugural season of the [[F1RDS]].
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As the [[F3RWRS]] expanded its grid for 2015, Fusion made a late bid for an entry with drivers [[Leandro Moreira]] and [[Marko Jantscher]]. They were accepted into the sport with other newcomers [[Kamaha Motorsports]], [[Plus One Group|Foster's Good Call Racing]] and [[West Cliff Racing]]. Despite the team's finances becoming stretched by entering two series at an early stage and with the drivers bringing a minimal budget, PepsiCo, GAC Logistics and ExxonMobil provided funds to the team. Audi also supported Fusion with an engine deal. Their solitary season in F3RWRS was a success; Jantscher in the hunt for the championship for most of the season and taking 5th in the Teams' Championship.
  
== F3RWRS Entry ==
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As Fusion lodged applications into [[F1RWRS]] and [[F2RWRS]], they handed their [[RoLFS]] (now [[IFRC]]) and [[F3RWRS]] entries to sister team [[Nebula Grand Prix]], fronted by flamboyant Frenchman Jacques Couteau. This was done in order to let Fusion develop their facilities ready for higher formulae.
 
 
As the [[F3RWRS]] expanded its grid for 2015, Fusion applied for an entry with drivers [[Leandro Moreira]] and [[Marko Jantscher]], the latter having driven for Legge in another series. They were accepted into the sport with other newcomers [[Kamaha Motorsports]], [[Plus One Group|Foster's Good Call Racing]] and [[West Cliff Racing]]. Despite there being financial difficulties at the birth of the team, PepsiCo funded the RWRS effort considerably with its Gatorade brand. GAC also continued its support into a different series, as Stilo, Autobacs and ExxonMobil joined the team's new venture.
 
 
 
To power the team, Legge considered the Lancia engine as [[Parma Corse]] principal [[Alessandro Linari]] wished to allow some more customers. However, the greater reliability of the Audi engine appealed more to the Fusion boss, and thus he got into contact with [[Aeroracing Engineering|Aeroracing]] owner [[Phoenix McAllister]] who controls the Audi supply. He was happy to not only allow the supply of engines, but to support the operation with its application.
 
 
 
Their solitary season in F3RWRS was a success; Jantscher in the hunt for the championship for most of the season and taking 5th in the Teams' Championship.
 
 
 
== Handover to Nebula ==
 
 
 
As Fusion lodged applications into [[F1RWRS]] and [[F2RWRS]], they handed their [[IFRC]] and [[F3RWRS]] entries to sister team [[Nebula Grand Prix]], fronted by flamboyant Frenchman Jacques Couteau. This was done in order to let Fusion develop their facilities ready for higher formulae.
 
 
 
== F2RWRS ==
 
  
 
Fusion found themselves on the 2016 F2RWRS grid after Michael Alexander, the owner of [[Kingfisher Racing]], became ill and had to scale back his team's involvement in junior series. The contract for Dutchman [[Martin van der Maeyede]] was kept in place, although [[Mitchell Macklin]] was drafted into the second seat in place of Latvian [[Matthias Valsattis]], since the team were after an experienced driver to lead the operation. Macklin brought the team their first win at Austria in a race that saw Astro Racing Stars [[Diego Álvarez Torrente]] and [[Marko Jantscher]] flank the Australian on the podium.
 
Fusion found themselves on the 2016 F2RWRS grid after Michael Alexander, the owner of [[Kingfisher Racing]], became ill and had to scale back his team's involvement in junior series. The contract for Dutchman [[Martin van der Maeyede]] was kept in place, although [[Mitchell Macklin]] was drafted into the second seat in place of Latvian [[Matthias Valsattis]], since the team were after an experienced driver to lead the operation. Macklin brought the team their first win at Austria in a race that saw Astro Racing Stars [[Diego Álvarez Torrente]] and [[Marko Jantscher]] flank the Australian on the podium.
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===2018===
 
===2018===
  
Midway through 2017, Fusion signed [[Melrose Racing Team|MRT]] driver [[Fredo Mestolio]] and [[AR3.5]] champion [[Terry Hawkin]] to their race seats for the [[2018 ARWS season]], with the team looking to make decisive strides in the championship. The team also signed a one-year title sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola, and won a bid for one of the much-coveted customer Renault engine packages which saw Infiniti sponsor the team in an engine rebadging deal.
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Midway through 2017, Fusion signed [[Melrose Racing Team|MRT]] driver [[Fredo Mestolio]] and [[AR3.5]] champion [[Terry Hawkin]] to their race seats for the [[2018 ARWS season]], with the team looking to make decisive strides in the championship. The team also signed a one-year title sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola, and won a bid for one of the much-coveted customer Renault engine packages which saw Infiniti sponsor the team in an engine rebadging deal. After a double-retirement in Adelaide, Fusion scored their first points at Bathurst.
  
 
== Results ==
 
== Results ==
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Revision as of 17:41, 22 September 2015

Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Fusion Motorsports
Fusion2018Logo.png
Full Name Coca-Cola Fusion Infiniti
Base Bath, England
Founder(s) Jake Legge
Team Principal(s) Jake Legge, Jacques Couteau
Technical Director Adrian Oldey
Current Drivers #25: Flag of Italy svg.png Fredo Mestolio
#26: Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Terry Hawkin
Other Noted Drivers none
Debut 2017 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix
Races 4 (18 entries)
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0
Race Wins 0
Podiums 0
Points 4
Pole Positions 0
Fastest Laps 1


Fusion Motorsports is a racing team based in Bath, currently racing in F1RWRS. They became the high-performance arm of the Astro Racing Group after the group's formation in late 2015. Previously, the team had entries in F3RWRS and RoLFS, but these was handed over to Nebula Grand Prix after their birth as a junior team. Fusion also raced in F2RWRS in 2016, but after joining F1RWRS the entry was passed over to Nebula again.

History

Fusion Motorsports was founded in 2014, and was originally based out of a lock-up garage in Bath, in which the team took delivery of one Scaven S15 chassis for the RoLFS. The team spent 2014 testing their car at Castle Combe and Thruxton, in the absence of actual racing competition. After signing Diego Álvarez Torrente and Jari Lappalainen to the team, the Bath City Council gave Fusion a grant of £1M to create a factory within the city on the proviso that they link up with the University of Bath's Engineering Department. The team entered the 2015 RoLFS season with Torrente, and loaned Lappalainen to the Donkervoort Automobielen team in F1RDS.

As the F3RWRS expanded its grid for 2015, Fusion made a late bid for an entry with drivers Leandro Moreira and Marko Jantscher. They were accepted into the sport with other newcomers Kamaha Motorsports, Foster's Good Call Racing and West Cliff Racing. Despite the team's finances becoming stretched by entering two series at an early stage and with the drivers bringing a minimal budget, PepsiCo, GAC Logistics and ExxonMobil provided funds to the team. Audi also supported Fusion with an engine deal. Their solitary season in F3RWRS was a success; Jantscher in the hunt for the championship for most of the season and taking 5th in the Teams' Championship.

As Fusion lodged applications into F1RWRS and F2RWRS, they handed their RoLFS (now IFRC) and F3RWRS entries to sister team Nebula Grand Prix, fronted by flamboyant Frenchman Jacques Couteau. This was done in order to let Fusion develop their facilities ready for higher formulae.

Fusion found themselves on the 2016 F2RWRS grid after Michael Alexander, the owner of Kingfisher Racing, became ill and had to scale back his team's involvement in junior series. The contract for Dutchman Martin van der Maeyede was kept in place, although Mitchell Macklin was drafted into the second seat in place of Latvian Matthias Valsattis, since the team were after an experienced driver to lead the operation. Macklin brought the team their first win at Austria in a race that saw Astro Racing Stars Diego Álvarez Torrente and Marko Jantscher flank the Australian on the podium.

That was as good as it got for the British team, as the pairing of Macklin and van der Maeyede underperformed often throughout the second half of the season, and although they made a few forays out of pre-qualifying their race performances were middling. At the end of the season, both drivers were fired by the team. However, as Fusion received a late entry into F1RWRS at the end of 2016, again the team handed their F2RWRS entry to Nebula, who replaced the driver lineup with young Brits Quentin Reatherson and Thomas Yorke.

F1RWRS/ARWS

2017

After CR Motorsport and Dofasco Racing left the paddock of the RWRS' premier series, two new slots were opened up in time for the 2017 F1RWRS season. Nurminen Racing Engineering were the first team to join the field; the Finnish team had pedigree in the lower ranks and impressed the F1RWRS commission enough to give them a space. The second slot was expected to be filled by an entry with backing from an unknown Singaporean consortium, but after the investors defaulted on payments the slot was handed to Fusion. For their first season, the team hired pay-drivers Miko Fäkkinen and Geoff Donnelly for their first assault of F1RWRS. The team developed a very experimental chassis, and to ensure they could develop the chassis further in their first year signed a free engine supply with Great Wall. The Chinese automotive company had procured the engine designs from the former Prospec team, and began to manufacture them in exchange for free marketing.

Fusion failed to prequalify for the first event at Adelaide, although Fäkkinen did manage to set a quicker time than a number of more established runners. At Bathurst - the next round - Fusion took advantage of the wet conditions to send both cars into qualifying proper for the first time; a number of teams gambled on the rain subsiding and didn't leave the pit garages until late. Although Donnelly failed to qualify, Eric Swerts struggled with his Gillet and this let Fäkkinen into the race, to the surprise of everyone. The Finn drove a steady race to finish 12th and last on track, although Alexey Buyvolov's retirement meant the Russian was classified last. The deficit in engine power contributed to many more failures to pre-qualify, but the tighter, more technical layout of the Monaco streets allowed Fäkkinen to help Fusion make their second appearance on the grid proper. Although Donnelly once again failed to qualify, Fakkinen went one better than Bathurst and finished 11th; this performance allowed Fusion to jump Gillet ENB in the Constructors' Championship.

2018

Midway through 2017, Fusion signed MRT driver Fredo Mestolio and AR3.5 champion Terry Hawkin to their race seats for the 2018 ARWS season, with the team looking to make decisive strides in the championship. The team also signed a one-year title sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola, and won a bid for one of the much-coveted customer Renault engine packages which saw Infiniti sponsor the team in an engine rebadging deal. After a double-retirement in Adelaide, Fusion scored their first points at Bathurst.

Results

F1RWRS Results

Year Chassis Engine # Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 CC Pts
2017 Fusion CL1/17 Great Wall GWRS-17 AUS NSW GBR ITA AUT CAN SUS NUS GER NDS BEL MON MAR ARG JPN CHN 17th 0
37 Flag of Finland svg.png Miko Fäkkinen DNPQ 12 DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ 11 DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ
38 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Geoff Donnelly DNPQ DNQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ DNPQ
2018 Fusion CL1/18 Infiniti RSXXII AUS NSW ITA MAR CAL USA CAN GBR AUT GER SCA BEL MON SAF BRA ARG JPN CHN 5th 4*
25 Flag of Italy svg.png Fredo Mestolio Ret 4
26 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Terry Hawkin 13* 6

F2RWRS Results

Year Chassis Engine # Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CC Pts
2016 Zytek Holden LSF2-16 32 Flag of the Netherlands svg.png Martin van der Maeyede AUS
3
PAC
DNPQ
GBR
DNPQ
ITA
Ret
AUT
Ret
TUR
11
USA
9
GER
11
NDS
Ret
MON
6
BEL
DNPQ
MEX
Ret
CHN
9
JPN
DNPQ
100
12
100
DNPQ
11th 25
33 Flag of Australia svg.png Mitchell Macklin AUS
9
PAC
DNPQ
GBR
DNPQ
ITA
Ret
AUT
1
TUR
9
USA
Ret
GER
Ret
NDS
3
MON
Ret
BEL
MEX
Ret
CHN
10
JPN
DNPQ
100
Ret
100
DNPQ
Flag of France svg.png Benoit Voeckler AUS
PAC
GBR
ITA
AUT
TUR
USA
GER
NDS
MON
BEL
DNPQ
MEX
CHN
JPN
100
100

Rejects of LFS

Year Chassis Engine # Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DC Pts
2015 Scaven S15 Toyota-Zytek 3.0 V8 23 Flag of Spain svg.png Diego Álvarez Torrente BLA
HEA
5
BLA
FEA
3
WES
HEA
1
WES
FEA
3
FER
HEA
4
FER
FEA
Ret
SOU
HEA
4
SOU
FEA
Ret
AST
HEA
4
AST
FEA
14
KYO
HEA
13
KYO
FEA
DNQ
KYO
200
20
10th* 16.5*

F3RWRS Results

Year Chassis Engine # Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Points CC
2015 Fusion FM-301 Audi F3-1 AUS TUR MON USA GBR GER BEL ITA JPN SUR 73 5th
33 Flag of Austria svg.png Marko Jantscher 4 21 4 9 3 2 3 2 1 21 1 5 37 18 Ret 34 Ret
34 Flag of Brazil svg.png Leandro Moreira Ret Ret 14 7 10 37 15 Ret 18
Flag of Germany svg.png Stefan Kuntz 29 8 26 17 23
Flag of Argentina svg.png Thiago Mazzacane 12 10 21

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