By: Red Bull Air Race Series
August 14 2016

Canadian driver, Maxx Ebenal, will represent Beijing Manthey Racing for the first time this weekend when he drives for Asia Racing Team in the Asian Formula Renault Series event in Shanghai, replacing Beijing racer Liu Kai.

Ebenal arrives with a wealth of experience racing in Formula Renault 2.0, having made his debut back in 2014. The Canadian will return to the series, where he sits fourth in the drivers’ championship after six races, after skipping the Thailand event last June.

2015 Asian Formula Renault Series second runner up spent two weekends racing this season with S&D Motorsport, winning the first race of the season and finishing in the podium on three further occasions.

Maxx Ebenal said: “Naturally, I am very excited to take advantage of the opportunity to join the Beijing Manthey team and get back in the Formula Renault. After missing the Thailand round, I am ready to come back strong and make the most of it with Asia Racing Team."

Team Manager Philippe Descombes added: “Ebenal is an experienced and talented driver and we’re pleased to have him back on the team now. He has shown his speed in Formula Renault 2.0 so his knowledge and experience will push the team further.”

Qualifying for rounds 7 & 8 of the Asian Formula Renault Series season at Shanghai will get underway at 14.20 on Saturday, 20th August. On Sunday, 21st August, race one and two will take place at 09.55 and 15.25 respectively.