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{{Infobox Active Driver
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| name          = Nathanael Spencer
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| nationality    = [[File:Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png]] British
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| birth date    = 28th December, 1982
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| birth place    = Saint Helier, Jersey
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| current team  = [[Boxtel|Boxtel Engineering]]
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| car number    = 24
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| former teams  = [[Prospec]], [[Melrose Racing Team]]
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| races          = 72 (66 starts)
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| championships  = 1 ([[2011 Formula 1 Rejects World Race Series season|2011]])
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| wins          = 6
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| podiums        = 12
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| points        = 186
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| poles          = 10
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| fastest laps  = 8
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| first race    = [[2010 F1RWRS German Grand Prix]]
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| first win      = [[2010 F1RWRS British Grand Prix]]
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| last win      = [[2014 F1RWRS United States Grand Prix]]
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| last race      = [[2015 F1RWRS Mediterranean Grand Prix]] (ongoing)
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| best finish    = 1st ([[2011 Formula 1 Rejects World Race Series season|2011]])
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|}}
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'''Nathanael Spencer''' (born December 28th, 1982 in Saint Helier, Great Britain) is a British racing driver known for winning the [[2011 F1RWRS season|2011 F1RWRS]] title. He is also one of the most experienced drivers in the series, having entered each of the 67 races run, although he holds the current record for the greatest amount of starts in the series, with 62.
 
'''Nathanael Spencer''' (born December 28th, 1982 in Saint Helier, Great Britain) is a British racing driver known for winning the [[2011 F1RWRS season|2011 F1RWRS]] title. He is also one of the most experienced drivers in the series, having entered each of the 67 races run, although he holds the current record for the greatest amount of starts in the series, with 62.
  
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== Early Career ==
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== Biography ==
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Spencer entered karting at age seven and was rather successful in local karting events across Britain. In 1997, Spencer was sponsored by Eddie Stewart and was given a drive in British Formula Ford. Spencer finished second in the 1997 and 1998 seasons before moving on to Formula 3. Spencer spent two years in Formula 3, taking two victories in his debut season. In 2000, Spencer won the 2000 British Formula 3 title which guaranteed him a drive in the European Formula 3 Cup at Pau which he won handily. In 2001, Spencer got a drive with the Arden team. Spencer scored fourteen points and picked up a podium but his debut season was mostly a disappointment. His second year at Arden went better and Spencer challenged for the championship until the last round of the season; he finished third, five points behind the eventual winner. Unfortunately, Spencer was unable to get a testing drive in Formula 1. Spencer spent one more year at Arden but he failed to win the championship again.
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===Early Career===
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Spencer entered karting at age seven and was rather successful in local karting events across Britain. In 1997, Spencer was sponsored by [[Eddie Stewart]] and was given a drive in British Formula Ford. Spencer finished second in the 1997 and 1998 seasons before moving on to Formula 3. Spencer spent two years in Formula 3, taking two victories in his debut season. In 2000, Spencer won the 2000 British Formula 3 title which guaranteed him a drive in the European Formula 3 Cup at Pau which he won handily. In 2001, Spencer got a drive with the Arden team. Spencer scored fourteen points and picked up a podium but his debut season was mostly a disappointment. His second year at Arden went better and Spencer challenged for the championship until the last round of the season; he finished third, five points behind the eventual winner. Unfortunately, Spencer was unable to get a testing drive in Formula 1. Spencer spent one more year at Arden but he failed to win the championship again.  
  
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2004 was a critical year for Spencer. Arden did not renew his contract and he was left to fend on his own after Eddie Stewart declared bankruptcy. Spencer chose to move to BTCC where he competed for two years. Spencer took two podiums in two seasons but his career appeared to be stalled. In 2006, Spencer went to GP2 with BCN Competition. After another unsuccessful season, Spencer was forced to sign a contract with a small team that competed in events in Britain and the United States. That team was Prospec. Spencer spent three years at the team as their lead driver. His disappearance from the international racing scene was barely noticed.
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2004 was a critical year for Spencer. Arden did not renew his contract and he was left to fend on his own after Eddie Stewart declared bankruptcy. Spencer chose to move to BTCC where he competed for two years. Spencer took two podiums in two seasons but his career appeared to be stalled. In 2006, Spencer went to GP2 with BCN Competition. After another unsuccessful season, Spencer was forced to sign a contract with a small team that competed in events in Britain and the United States. That team was [[Prospec]]. Spencer spent three years at the team as their lead driver. His disappearance from the international racing scene was barely noticed.
  
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==F1RWRS Career==
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===F1RWRS Career===
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In 2010, Prospec entered and was granted a spot for the [[F1RWRS]]. The new series gave Spencer a golden opportunity to revive his flagging career. As Prospec's only contracted driver with single-seater experience, Spencer was given number-one status at the new team alongside [[David Koczo]], a Hungarian driver fresh out of GP2. Prospec chose to design and develop their own engine for the series and their chassis, the PRS 261, was one of the best chassis in the field. After setting the pace in preseason testing, Prospec looked like one of the top teams for the [[2010 F1RWRS season]]. This prediction would turn out to be correct.
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In 2010, Prospec entered and was granted a spot for the [[F1RWRS]]. The new series gave Spencer a golden opportunity to revive his flagging career. As Prospec's only contracted driver with single-seater experience, Spencer was given number-one status at the new team alongside [[David Koczo]], a Hungarian driver fresh out of GP2. Prospec chose to design and develop their own engine for the series and their chassis, the PRS 261, was one of the best chassis in the field. After setting the pace in preseason testing, Prospec looked like one of the top teams for the [[2010 F1RWRS season]]. This prediction would turn out to be correct.
  
 
===2010===
 
===2010===
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Nathanael Spencer's first start in a top-of-the-line category came at the [[2010 F1RWRS German Grand Prix]]. Spencer battled for the lead but was forced to pit for new tyres late in the race. He eventually ended up in sixth. A disappointing race at the Nürburgring was followed by a stellar fourth place at the [[2010 F1RWRS Saxon Grand Prix|2010 Saxon Grand Prix]]. Spencer took his first career pole at the next race in China but the race went awry and Spencer finished in fifth. Spencer finished in fifth again at the [[2010 F1RWRS Tasman Grand Prix]] but his teammate outlasted [[Dan BH]] and [[Frank Zimmer]] to win the race. Prospec's strong finish put them in the lead of the championship. Koczo won again in Bahrain but Spencer finished in an anonymous eleventh. He went into the [[2010 F1RWRS Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]] lying fifth in the championship.
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Nathanael Spencer's first start in a top-of-the-line category came at the [[2010 F1RWRS German Grand Prix]]. Spencer battled for the lead but was forced to pit for new tyres late in the race. He eventually ended up in sixth. A disappointing race at the [[2010 F1RWRS Luxembourg Grand Prix|Nürburgring]] was followed by a stellar fourth place at the [[2010 F1RWRS Saxon Grand Prix|2010 Saxon Grand Prix]]. Spencer took his first career pole at the next race in [[2010 F1RWRS Chinese Grand Prix|China]] but the race went awry and Spencer finished in fifth. Spencer finished in fifth again at the [[2010 F1RWRS Tasman Grand Prix]] but his teammate outlasted [[Dan BH]] and [[Frank Zimmer]] to win the race. Prospec's strong finish put them in the lead of the championship. Koczo won again in [[2010 F1RWRS Bahrain Grand Prix|Bahrain]] but Spencer finished in an anonymous eleventh. He went into the [[2010 F1RWRS Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]] lying fifth in the championship.  
  
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Despite finishing in third, Spencer dropped a spot to sixth in the title race while Propsec continued to hold steady over [[Calinetic]] for the Constructors' Championship. Spencer continued his run of good form by winning his first race in the F1RWRS, the [[2010 F1RWRS British Grand Prix]]. After winning his home race, Spencer moved up to third and remained in the title race. [[Gary Cameron]] held a ten-point lead over Spencer and a nine-point lead over Koczo. However, Cameron held on at the final race in Australia to win the title. Spencer finished fifth and was able to leapfrog Koczo for fourth in the standings. Both drivers lost out to BH and Zimmer who respevtively finished first and second. Spencer's first season at Propsec had gone over well and he was retained for 2011.
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Despite finishing in third, Spencer dropped a spot to sixth in the title race while Propsec continued to hold steady over [[Calinetic]] for the Constructors' Championship. Spencer continued his run of good form by winning his first race in the F1RWRS, the [[2010 F1RWRS British Grand Prix]]. After winning his home race, Spencer moved up to third and remained in the title race. [[Gary Cameron]] held a ten-point lead over Spencer and a nine-point lead over Koczo. However, Cameron held on at the final race in [[2010 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix|Australia]] to win the title. Spencer finished fifth and was able to leapfrog Koczo for fourth in the standings. Both drivers lost out to BH and Zimmer who respevtively finished first and second. Spencer's first season at Propsec had gone over well and he was retained for [[2011 F1RWRS season|2011]].
  
 
===2011===
 
===2011===
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The first race of the new season went poorly for Spencer who only finished thirteenth. However, he bounced back by winning the [[2011 F1RWRS German Grand Prix]] handily. Spencer made it two consecutive wins at the [[2011 F1RWRS Saxon Grand Prix]] by passing Pippa Mann in the latter stages of the race. Spencer took the lead in the Drivers' Championship for the first time in his career. The chaotic pileup at the Luxembourg Grand Prix caught out Spencer as he finished in an unclassified seventh. At the equally chaotic 2011 Belgian Grand Prix, Spencer started on pole but dropped to sixth during the race. Spencer followed it up with two underwhelming seventh places in a row. His poor showings in at Silverstone and Snetterton let [[Daniel Melrose]] take the championship lead.
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The [[2011 F1RWRS Bavarian Grand Prix|first race of the new season]] went poorly for Spencer who only finished thirteenth. However, he bounced back by winning the [[2011 F1RWRS German Grand Prix|2011 German Grand Prix]] handily. Spencer made it two consecutive wins at the [[2011 F1RWRS Saxon Grand Prix]] by passing [[Pippa Mann]] in the latter stages of the race. Spencer took the lead in the Drivers' Championship for the first time in his career. The chaotic pileup at the [[2011 F1RWRS Luxembourg Grand Prix|Luxembourg Grand Prix]] caught out Spencer as he finished in an unclassified seventh. At the equally chaotic [[2011 F1RWRS Belgian Grand Prix|2011 Belgian Grand Prix]], Spencer started on pole but dropped to sixth during the race. Spencer followed it up with two underwhelming seventh places in a row. His poor showings in at [[2011 F1RWRS British Grand Prix|Silverstone]] and [[2011 F1RWRS English Grand Prix|Snetterton]] let [[Daniel Melrose]] take the championship lead.  
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Neither championship contender did particularly well at the [[2011 F1RWRS Kent Grand Prix]]. Melrose was disqualified for not making his mandatory pit stop and Spencer was unable to make much ground, eventually finishing in eighth. Melrose increased his lead to twelve points at the [[2011 F1RWRS Dutch Grand Prix]] after Spencer squandered pole position and dropped through the field due to a poor pit strategy. [[Gary Cameron]] briefly reinserted himself in the championship battle after winning the race. The title chase moved back to Melrose's home turf for the [[2011 F1RWRS Tasman Grand Prix]] at Adelaide. Spencer collided with [[Chris Dagnall]] on Lap 21 while battling for third, leaving Spencer with another non-points finish. Melrose was unable to capitalize, however, and his lead only increased by one point. Spencer's fortunes changed at the [[2011 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix]] at Bathurst when Melrose failed to pre-qualify. The Prospec driver took his opportunity and finished in third. Melrose's lead dropped to just five points heading into the next round at [[2011 F1RWRS New South Wales Grand Prix|Eastern Creek]].
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Spencer's luck continued at Eastern Creek when [[Dave Simpson]] collided with Melrose on Lap 25, removing Melrose from contention. Spencer was elevated to second after [[Frank Zimmer]]'s penalty and took a five-point lead in the championship. With the championship situation now reversed, the championship moved to Surfers' Paradise for the [[2011 F1RWRS Surfers SuperPrix]]. In the thunderstorm that ensued, Spencer and Melrose engaged in one of the greatest duels in F1RWRS history for nearly the entire race. Unfortunately, both drivers were involved in a three-car collision while they were lapping [[Hagane Shizuka]]. Spencer was classified sixth and increased his championship lead by one point. Spencer and Koczo sealed Propsec's second Constructors' title at the [[2011 F1RWRS Chinese Grand Prix]] with a 1-2 finish. For some strange reason, Propsec decided to leave Koczo out in front of Spencer even though Spencer was still challenging for the title. Melrose set the fastest lap and finished in third which meant that Spencer held a seven-points lead heading into the final round of the championship. Neither driver scored in the season finale at [[2011 F1RWRS United States Grand Prix|Laguna Seca]], handing Spencer his first F1RWRS title. Spencer was re-signed by Prospec for [[2012 F1RWRS season|2012]].
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==Motorsport results==
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===Complete F1RWRS results===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
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|-
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! Year
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! Team
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! 1
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! 2
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! 3
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! 4
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! 5
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! 6
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! 7
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! 8
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! 9
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! 10
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! 11
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! 12
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! 13
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! 14
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! 15
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! 16
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! DC
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! Pts
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|-
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! [[2010 Formula 1 Rejects World Race Series season|2010]]
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! [[Prospec]]
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| [[2010 F1RWRS German Grand Prix|GER]]<br /><small>6</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| [[2010 F1RWRS Luxembourg Grand Prix|LUX]]<br /><small>15</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| ''[[2010 F1RWRS Saxon Grand Prix|SAX]]''<br /><small>4</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| '''[[2010 F1RWRS Chinese Grand Prix|CHN]]'''<br /><small>5</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| [[2010 F1RWRS Tasman Grand Prix|TAS]]<br /><small>5</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| [[2010 F1RWRS Bahrain Grand Prix|BHR]]<br /><small>11</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffdf9f"| [[2010 F1RWRS Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]<br /><small>3</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffffbf"| ''[[2010 F1RWRS British Grand Prix|GBR]]''<br /><small>1</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| ''[[2010 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]''<br /><small>5</small>
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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! 4th
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! 48
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|-
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! [[2011 Formula 1 Rejects World Race Series season|2011]]
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! [[Prospec]]
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| [[2011 F1RWRS Bavarian Grand Prix|BAV]]<br /><small>11</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffffbf"| [[2011 F1RWRS German Grand Prix|GER]]<br /><small>1</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffffbf"| [[2011 F1RWRS Saxon Grand Prix|SAX]]<br /><small>1</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| [[2011 F1RWRS Luxembourg Grand Prix|LUX]]<br /><small>NC</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| '''[[2011 F1RWRS Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]'''<br /><small>6</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| [[2011 F1RWRS British Grand Prix|GBR]]<br /><small>7</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| [[2011 F1RWRS English Grand Prix|ENG]]<br /><small>7</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| KEN<br /><small>8</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| '''NED'''<br /><small>13</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| TAS<br /><small>15</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffdf9f"| AUS<br /><small>3</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfdfdf"| NSW<br /><small>2</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| SUR<br /><small>6*</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfdfdf"| CHN<br /><small>2</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| USA<br /><small>11</small>
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|
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|bgcolor="#ffffbf"| '''1st'''
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|bgcolor="#ffffbf"| '''71'''
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|-
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! [[2012 Formula 1 Rejects World Race Series season|2012]]
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! [[Prospec]]
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|bgcolor="#ffcfcf"| BAV<br /><small>DNPQ</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffcfcf"| SAX<br /><small>DNPQ</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffffbf"| GER<br /><small>1</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffcfcf"| LUX<br /><small>DNPQ</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| BEL<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| NED<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| GBR<br /><small>10</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| KEN<br /><small>10</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffdf9f"| '''ENG'''<br /><small>3</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| TAS<br /><small>5</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| SUR<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| NSW<br /><small>8</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| AUS<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfdfdf"| ''CHN''<br /><small>2</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| USA<br /><small>9</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| '''500'''<br /><small>8</small>
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! 6th
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! 45
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|-
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! [[2013 Formula 1 Rejects World Race Series season|2013]]
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! [[Melrose Racing Team|Qantas Melrose Racing Team]]
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| TAS<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#dfffdf"| AUS<br /><small>5</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| MEX<br /><small>9</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| USA<br /><small>10</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| MON<br /><small>7</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| FRA<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| GBR<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| GER<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| NED<br /><small>10</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| BEL<br /><small>7</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| POR<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffcfcf"| MED<br /><small>DNQ</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| MAC<br /><small>8</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffcfcf"| CHN<br /><small>DNQ</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| JPN<br /><small>13</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| BRA<br /><small>14</small>
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! =24th
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! 2
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|-
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![[2014 Formula 1 Rejects World Race Series season|2014]]
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! [[Melrose Racing Team|Virgin Melrose Racing Team]]
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| '''''[[2014 F1RWRS Tasman Grand Prix|TAS]]'''''<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| '''''[[2014 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]'''''<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffffbf"| '''[[2014 F1RWRS Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]'''<br /><small>1</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| '''[[2014 F1RWRS Mexican Grand Prix|MEX]]'''<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffffbf"| '''''[[2014 F1RWRS United States Grand Prix|USA]]'''''<br /><small>1</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| [[2014 F1RWRS Monaco Grand Prix|MON]]<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| [[2014 F1RWRS French Grand Prix|FRA]]<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| [[2014 F1RWRS British Grand Prix|GBR]]<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| [[2014 F1RWRS German Grand Prix|GER]]<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| [[2014 F1RWRS Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]<br /><small>8</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| [[2014 F1RWRS Italian Grand Prix|ITA]]<br /><small>Ret</small>
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| [[2014 F1RWRS Mediterranean Grand Prix|MED]]
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| ''[[2014 F1RWRS Northern Sea Grand Prix|NED]]''<br /><small>Ret</small>
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|bgcolor="#efcfff"| [[2014 F1RWRS Macau Grand Prix|MAC]]<br /><small>Ret</small>
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| [[2014 F1RWRS Chinese Grand Prix|CHN]]
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| [[2014 F1RWRS Japanese Grand Prix|JPN]]
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! 9th
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! 20
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|-
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![[2015 Formula 1 Rejects World Race Series season|2015]]
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! [[Boxtel|Boxtel Engineering]]
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"|[[2015 F1RWRS Tasman Grand Prix|TAS]]<br /><small>9</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffcfcf"|[[2015 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]<br /><small>DNPQ</small>
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"|[[2015 F1RWRS Mediterranean Grand Prix|MED]]<br /><small>19*</small>
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Monaco Grand Prix|MON]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Mexican Grand Prix|MEX]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS United States Grand Prix|USA]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Canadian Grand Prix|CAN]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS British Grand Prix|GBR]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS German Grand Prix|GER]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Austrian Grand Prix|AUT]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Italian Grand Prix|ITA]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Northern Sea Grand Prix|NED]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Chinese Grand Prix|CHN]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Japanese Grand Prix|JPN]]
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|[[2015 F1RWRS Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]
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! =13th*
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! 0*
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|}
  
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Neither championship contender did particularly well at the 2011 F1RWRS Kent Grand Prix. Melrose was disqualified for not making his mandatory pit stop and Spencer was unable to make much ground, eventually finishing in eighth. Melrose increased his lead to twelve points at the 2011 F1RWRS Dutch Grand Prix after Spencer squandered pole position and dropped through the field due to a poor pit strategy. Gary Cameron briefly reinserted himself in the championship battle after winning the race. The title chase moved back to Melrose's home turf for the 2011 F1RWRS Tasman Grand Prix at Adelaide. Spencer collided with [[Chris Dagnall]] on Lap 21 while battling for third, leaving Spencer with another non-points finish. Melrose was unable to capitalize, however, and his lead only increased by one point. Spencer's fortunes changed at the [[2011 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix]] at Bathurst when Melrose failed to pre-qualify. The Prospec driver took his opportunity and finished in third. Melrose's lead dropped to just five points heading into the next round at Eastern Creek.
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* * Indicates season in progress
  
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Spencer's luck continued at Eastern Creek when [[Dave Simpson]] collided with Melrose on Lap 25, removing Melrose from contention. Spencer was elevated to second after Frank Zimmer's penalty and took a five-point lead in the championship. With the championship situation now reversed, the championship moved to Surfers' Paradise for the [[2011 F1RWRS Surfers SuperPrix]]. In the thunderstorm that ensued, Spencer and Melrose engaged in one of the greatest duels in F1RWRS history for nearly the entire race. Unfortunately, both drivers were involved in a three-car collision while they were lapping Hagane Shizuka. Spencer was classified sixth and increased his championship lead by one point. Spencer and Koczo sealed Propsec's second Constructors' title at the [[2011 F1RWRS Chinese Grand Prix]] with a 1-2 finish. For some strange reason, Propsec decided to leave Koczo out in front of Spencer even though Spencer was still challenging for the title. Melrose set the fastest lap and finished in third which meant that Spencer held a seven-points lead heading into the final round of the championship. Neither driver scored in the season finale at Laguna Seca, handing Spencer his first F1RWRS title. Spencer was re-signed by Prospec for 2012.
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Revision as of 20:20, 13 November 2012

Nathanael Spencer
Nationality Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png British
Born 28th December, 1982
Saint Helier, Jersey
Current Team Boxtel Engineering
Car Number 24
Former Teams Prospec, Melrose Racing Team
Races 72 (66 starts)
Championships 1 (2011)
Victories 6
Podiums 12
Points 186
Pole Positions 10
Fastest Laps 8
First Race 2010 F1RWRS German Grand Prix
First Victory 2010 F1RWRS British Grand Prix
Last Victory 2014 F1RWRS United States Grand Prix
Last Race 2015 F1RWRS Mediterranean Grand Prix (ongoing)
Best Finish 1st (2011)


Nathanael Spencer (born December 28th, 1982 in Saint Helier, Great Britain) is a British racing driver known for winning the 2011 F1RWRS title. He is also one of the most experienced drivers in the series, having entered each of the 67 races run, although he holds the current record for the greatest amount of starts in the series, with 62.

Biography

Early Career

Spencer entered karting at age seven and was rather successful in local karting events across Britain. In 1997, Spencer was sponsored by Eddie Stewart and was given a drive in British Formula Ford. Spencer finished second in the 1997 and 1998 seasons before moving on to Formula 3. Spencer spent two years in Formula 3, taking two victories in his debut season. In 2000, Spencer won the 2000 British Formula 3 title which guaranteed him a drive in the European Formula 3 Cup at Pau which he won handily. In 2001, Spencer got a drive with the Arden team. Spencer scored fourteen points and picked up a podium but his debut season was mostly a disappointment. His second year at Arden went better and Spencer challenged for the championship until the last round of the season; he finished third, five points behind the eventual winner. Unfortunately, Spencer was unable to get a testing drive in Formula 1. Spencer spent one more year at Arden but he failed to win the championship again.

2004 was a critical year for Spencer. Arden did not renew his contract and he was left to fend on his own after Eddie Stewart declared bankruptcy. Spencer chose to move to BTCC where he competed for two years. Spencer took two podiums in two seasons but his career appeared to be stalled. In 2006, Spencer went to GP2 with BCN Competition. After another unsuccessful season, Spencer was forced to sign a contract with a small team that competed in events in Britain and the United States. That team was Prospec. Spencer spent three years at the team as their lead driver. His disappearance from the international racing scene was barely noticed.

F1RWRS Career

In 2010, Prospec entered and was granted a spot for the F1RWRS. The new series gave Spencer a golden opportunity to revive his flagging career. As Prospec's only contracted driver with single-seater experience, Spencer was given number-one status at the new team alongside David Koczo, a Hungarian driver fresh out of GP2. Prospec chose to design and develop their own engine for the series and their chassis, the PRS 261, was one of the best chassis in the field. After setting the pace in preseason testing, Prospec looked like one of the top teams for the 2010 F1RWRS season. This prediction would turn out to be correct.

2010

Nathanael Spencer's first start in a top-of-the-line category came at the 2010 F1RWRS German Grand Prix. Spencer battled for the lead but was forced to pit for new tyres late in the race. He eventually ended up in sixth. A disappointing race at the Nürburgring was followed by a stellar fourth place at the 2010 Saxon Grand Prix. Spencer took his first career pole at the next race in China but the race went awry and Spencer finished in fifth. Spencer finished in fifth again at the 2010 F1RWRS Tasman Grand Prix but his teammate outlasted Dan BH and Frank Zimmer to win the race. Prospec's strong finish put them in the lead of the championship. Koczo won again in Bahrain but Spencer finished in an anonymous eleventh. He went into the Belgian Grand Prix lying fifth in the championship.

Despite finishing in third, Spencer dropped a spot to sixth in the title race while Propsec continued to hold steady over Calinetic for the Constructors' Championship. Spencer continued his run of good form by winning his first race in the F1RWRS, the 2010 F1RWRS British Grand Prix. After winning his home race, Spencer moved up to third and remained in the title race. Gary Cameron held a ten-point lead over Spencer and a nine-point lead over Koczo. However, Cameron held on at the final race in Australia to win the title. Spencer finished fifth and was able to leapfrog Koczo for fourth in the standings. Both drivers lost out to BH and Zimmer who respevtively finished first and second. Spencer's first season at Propsec had gone over well and he was retained for 2011.

2011

The first race of the new season went poorly for Spencer who only finished thirteenth. However, he bounced back by winning the 2011 German Grand Prix handily. Spencer made it two consecutive wins at the 2011 F1RWRS Saxon Grand Prix by passing Pippa Mann in the latter stages of the race. Spencer took the lead in the Drivers' Championship for the first time in his career. The chaotic pileup at the Luxembourg Grand Prix caught out Spencer as he finished in an unclassified seventh. At the equally chaotic 2011 Belgian Grand Prix, Spencer started on pole but dropped to sixth during the race. Spencer followed it up with two underwhelming seventh places in a row. His poor showings in at Silverstone and Snetterton let Daniel Melrose take the championship lead.

Neither championship contender did particularly well at the 2011 F1RWRS Kent Grand Prix. Melrose was disqualified for not making his mandatory pit stop and Spencer was unable to make much ground, eventually finishing in eighth. Melrose increased his lead to twelve points at the 2011 F1RWRS Dutch Grand Prix after Spencer squandered pole position and dropped through the field due to a poor pit strategy. Gary Cameron briefly reinserted himself in the championship battle after winning the race. The title chase moved back to Melrose's home turf for the 2011 F1RWRS Tasman Grand Prix at Adelaide. Spencer collided with Chris Dagnall on Lap 21 while battling for third, leaving Spencer with another non-points finish. Melrose was unable to capitalize, however, and his lead only increased by one point. Spencer's fortunes changed at the 2011 F1RWRS Australian Grand Prix at Bathurst when Melrose failed to pre-qualify. The Prospec driver took his opportunity and finished in third. Melrose's lead dropped to just five points heading into the next round at Eastern Creek.

Spencer's luck continued at Eastern Creek when Dave Simpson collided with Melrose on Lap 25, removing Melrose from contention. Spencer was elevated to second after Frank Zimmer's penalty and took a five-point lead in the championship. With the championship situation now reversed, the championship moved to Surfers' Paradise for the 2011 F1RWRS Surfers SuperPrix. In the thunderstorm that ensued, Spencer and Melrose engaged in one of the greatest duels in F1RWRS history for nearly the entire race. Unfortunately, both drivers were involved in a three-car collision while they were lapping Hagane Shizuka. Spencer was classified sixth and increased his championship lead by one point. Spencer and Koczo sealed Propsec's second Constructors' title at the 2011 F1RWRS Chinese Grand Prix with a 1-2 finish. For some strange reason, Propsec decided to leave Koczo out in front of Spencer even though Spencer was still challenging for the title. Melrose set the fastest lap and finished in third which meant that Spencer held a seven-points lead heading into the final round of the championship. Neither driver scored in the season finale at Laguna Seca, handing Spencer his first F1RWRS title. Spencer was re-signed by Prospec for 2012.

Motorsport results

Complete F1RWRS results

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DC Pts
2010 Prospec GER
6 		LUX
15 		SAX
4 		CHN
5 		TAS
5 		BHR
11 		BEL
3 		GBR
1 		AUS
5 		4th 48
2011 Prospec BAV
11 		GER
1 		SAX
1 		LUX
NC 		BEL
6 		GBR
7 		ENG
7 		KEN
8 		NED
13 		TAS
15 		AUS
3 		NSW
2 		SUR
6* 		CHN
2 		USA
11 		1st 71
2012 Prospec BAV
DNPQ 		SAX
DNPQ 		GER
1 		LUX
DNPQ 		BEL
Ret 		NED
Ret 		GBR
10 		KEN
10 		ENG
3 		TAS
5 		SUR
Ret 		NSW
8 		AUS
Ret 		CHN
2 		USA
9 		500
8 		6th 45
2013 Qantas Melrose Racing Team TAS
Ret 		AUS
5 		MEX
9 		USA
10 		MON
7 		FRA
Ret 		GBR
Ret 		GER
Ret 		NED
10 		BEL
7 		POR
Ret 		MED
DNQ 		MAC
8 		CHN
DNQ 		JPN
13 		BRA
14 		=24th 2
2014 Virgin Melrose Racing Team TAS
Ret 		AUS
Ret 		BRA
1 		MEX
Ret 		USA
1 		MON
Ret 		FRA
Ret 		GBR
Ret 		GER
Ret 		BEL
8 		ITA
Ret 		MED NED
Ret 		MAC
Ret 		CHN JPN 9th 20
2015 Boxtel Engineering TAS
9 		AUS
DNPQ 		MED
19* 		MON MEX USA CAN GBR GER BEL AUT ITA NED CHN JPN BRA =13th* 0*
  • * Indicates season in progress
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