News and notes 2004-09-14

Vilarino returns for Portual test with GD Racing
The Basque driver replaces Bernoldi in the Collective Test

Barcelona, 14 September 2004 - Ander Vilariño is to return to the World Series by Nissan, but only as a test driver for GD Racing, during the Collective Test day organised in Estoril (Portugal), prior to the celebration of the 6th Round of the World Series. The Basque driver will replace Enrique Bernoldi, who will test with BAR Honda in Silverstone.

"I feel very honoured and grateful with Cristiano Giardina", said Vilariño, "When I left the Team I had no more funds for the rest of the Season and I was obliged to reject any racing program in this or any other Series. GD Racing is fighting for the Championship and they wanted someone with experience. It is not my car but I will try to help the Team as much as I can".

Cristiano Giardina, the GD Racing Team Manager clarifies: "We have always liked Ander Vilariño. Maybe this is the beginning of a future agreement."

NEW DRIVER ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE WORLD SERIES LIGHT
Epsilon Sport finds a deal with the Algerian Nassim Sidi Said

The World Series Light Team, Epsilon Sport Team, currently second in the Team's standings, has reach an agreement with the driver Nassim Sidi Said, natural of Alger.

Sidi Said will join the team next Thursday, to participate in the Collective Test in Estoril, prior to the celebration of the 6th Round.

The Algerian driver, with experience in several National European F3 championships, unveils his future plans: "The reason for joining such category is because besides F-1, the World Series Light and the World Series by Nissan are the natural professional step. We are considering a future participation in the new World Series by Renault."

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