The Wrotham based Oman Racing team are targeting a podium as the Blancpain Endurance series arrives at Silverstone this weekend.

The Home of British Motorsport plays host to the second round of the five round series with the Kent based squad looking to impress.

The #44 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3, piloted by Ahmad Al Harthy, Devon Modell and Aston Martin works driver Jonny Adam faces imposing competition against an impressive entry list of 57 of the World’s leading GT cars on the World-famous Grand Prix Circuit. However, following an imposing display during the season’s opening round at Monza last month where the Motorbase-run squad secured a 4^th place finish in the Pro-Am class, all three drivers have their sights set on a podium finish at the weekend.

David Bartrum, Oman Racing Team Principal said; “We had a great run in the first round at Monza last month which is probably one of our least favourite circuits for the Aston in terms of pace, so to go there and get 4^th was a good result.

“It would be fantastic if we can build on the first race performance and finally make our way onto the podium, especially at our home race. The main aim of the weekend is to be competitive. The car is usually strong on the Grand Prix circuits so if we can carry forward the momentum we had in Monza, I feel sure that the team and drivers will be very happy.”

The Oman Racing Team has performed well on the Grand Prix circuit in recent times, celebrating its first top ten Pro Cup finish there in 2014 before taking a dominating win in the British GT Championship Silverstone 500 the following weekend.

Bartrum added; “Motorbase and Aston Martin historically have gone very well at Silverstone. The track suits the car and that’s the key for us this weekend, to unlock that potential and show what we’re capable of. As the only Aston on the grid and being a British team running a British car on the only British circuit on the calendar, if anywhere, we need to do well at Silverstone.”

Speaking ahead of the weekend, Adam said: “The whole team is looking forward to our home Blancpain race this weekend. Having seen how well the car and team performed at Monza I think that the circuit will suit the car better. It’s always nice to race at our home circuit and in front of home support and to get a podium on our home track for Aston and Motorbase would be great.

“The way both Ahmad and Devon drove at Monza means I’ve got two team-mates that are driving at the top of their game and Motorbase knows the car inside out so we’ve got a strong chance in Pro-Am this weekend.”

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