NEWS
MOTORSPORT’S NEXT GENERATION
“He’s not the only one tussling for a seat next year. It’s no stretch to say that Horatio Fitz-Simon moved heaven and earth as he gave chase to his aspirations.
Born in Towcester, just a stone’s throw from Silverstone, Fitz-Simon moved to America at three-years-old and he’s been itching for a way back ever since.
“I started kart racing when I was 12 and stopped at 14,” explained Fitz-Simon. “But there was no real way forward, however over the past few years the F4 series has developed…“
Potential Formula 1 star of the future is using Leamington as base from which to pursue his dream
“The 19-year-old, whose father Ian was born in Leamington and whose grandfather worked at AP Lockheed in the town for over 28 years, spent the summer and autumn living at a family friend's house in Hyde Place in the town and managed to get a job working as a cashier at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July.
It was at the breakfast table at his family's home in Pleasanton in the USA this summer that the Towcester-born 2013 Northern California Go-Karting Champion announced his plans to come back to his birth country England - “the home of motor sport” - to pursue a career in motor racing…”
“I booked a one-way ticket to pursue a career in single-seaters”
“Horatio Fitz-Simon left Silverstone in a buoyant mood after making progress across the day at the inaugural F4 British Championship certified by FIA – powered by Ford EcoBoost Scholarship.
Fitz-Simon, who moved back across to the UK from America to pursue a career in motorsport, clocked the ninth quickest time overall around the 1.6-mile National circuit after experimenting with car setup in the wet conditions…”
Fitz-Simon Impresses on
Walter Hayes debut
“Horatio Fitz-simon made his single-seater debut at Silverstone in a Merlyn Mk20 Historic Formula Ford last weekend ahead of a planned British Formula 4 campaign next season.
He was due to take part in the F4 Scholarship yesterday (Tuesday) and raced at the Walter Hayes Trophy with Speedsport to get some seat time. He showed impressive pace on his way to a Pre-’82 podium.”
Horatio Fitz-Simon makes his mark at the Walter Hayes Trophy
“The cars in Sunday’s Carl Hamer Trophy final at the Walter Hayes Trophy were all familiar, but among the drivers a new face stood out.
Horatio Fitz-Simon, aged 19, was in a Merlyn Mk20 at the WHT tackling his first-ever car races and finished the final in third, passing Formula Ford stalwart Rick Morris with a cheeky outbraking move at Brooklands on the final lap…”
Fitz-Simon tries Historic FF1600
“Horatio Fitz-Simon made his singleseater debut at Silverstone in a Merlyn Mk20 Historic Formula Ford last weekend ahead of a planned British Formula 4 Campaign next season.
Fitz-Simon, 19, was born in Towcester but moved to California with his family aged two. He raced karts successfully in the US and resolved to compete in the UK as soon as he finished his education. He was due to take part in the F4 Scholarship this weekend (Tuesday), and raced at the Walter Hayes Trophy with Speedsport to get some seat time, showing impressive pace on his way to a Pre-’82 podium…”
Horatio Plans His Own Trafalgar
“Horatio Fitz-Simon took his first steps in single-seater racing at Donington Park last week, when he tested one of Fortec’s Formula 4 chassis. The 19-year-old former karter has travelled home from his California home to the UK, but was born in Towcester on the former Hesketh Estate. Fitz-Simon returned to the UK this summer, sold his road car and worked as a cashier at this year’s British Grand Prix as he tries to raise funds for his dream to be a racing driver. He impressed on this outing and has ex-F1 driver Howden Ganley guiding his career…”
Born to Race
“Horatio made a comeback on a recent weekend after a frustrating stint at the Autoclub Speedway in Southern California, where he was in first place in points when a mechanical problem knocked his kart out of the race. Horatio came back Sunday for a win, his second victory in 2013 Challenge of the Americas. While he won, he lost points and the championship for not being able to compete in the Saturday races…
‘He’s definitely one of the up-and-coming driver’s we have in the sport, I’ve watched him over the last two years and he’s coming into his own. I think he’s been making some very big improvements over the last twelve months.’ - David Cole, ekartingnews.com”
Ogden USA Pilot Horatio Fitz-Simon Secures Ticket to Rotax Grand Finals
“For a young driver to overcome so much change at one time proves that he has the skills and abilities to challenge for race wins and championships for years to come… With the event taking place at SimRaceway on the grounds of the famed Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California, Fitz-Simon stole the show in the Rotax Mini Max ranks. Taking the main event victory, the Ogden USA powered competitor would garner the title with series events still remaining and will now be part of the Rotax Micro & Mini Invitation at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals and will now be part of Team USA…”
Fitz-Simon, Salaverria and O’Neill Earn Tickets Invitational from Red Line Oil Karting Championship
“For the start of the main event, Fitz-Simon and Persing shared the front row. But soon after the green flag, Horatio made his way into an early lead and was never challenged from there on out... At the end of the day, the Mini Max invitation to the November NOLA Micro-Mini Invitational went to Championship winner Horatio Fitz-Simon”
RLOKC Sonoma Race Report,
Round 7
“Overcoming the lack of performance from the engine, Horatio drove the wheels off his kart to just stay close to Sandoval. Going into the last lap, he pushed even harder, and with three turns to go, Horatio got a great run on Matteo. He was able to get the inside line of the second to last corner and won the dash to take the win by .273 of a second”
VICTORIES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR PSL KARTING BRANDED DRIVERS IN FONTANA
“Rotax Mini Max pilot Horatio Fitz-Simon entered the finale in Fontana the points leader in his class, but engine woes forced the round one winner to pull out on the opening circuit of the penultimate race. Not one to give up, Fitz-Simon came back on Sunday to take his second victory in the COA Mini Max action after starting in 5th”
ROTAX CHALLENGE OF THE AMERICAS BEGINS 2013 SEASON IN TUCSON
“Horatio Fitz-Simon and Sting Ray Robb were the victors in the HoleShot Drive Systems Mini Max division. Fitz-Simon came from 16th on the grid to score an emotional last-to-first win, edging out Robb and David Rafailov…”
PSL Karting Drivers earn Ten Podiums at Rotax Challenge of the Americas opener
“Fitz-Simon started off with Saturday’s pole position and turned that into his maiden Challenge of the Americas victory, after having to recover from a prefinal DNF...
On Sunday, Fitz-Simon would move forward after qualifying 9th, earning fast lap honors in both the prefinal and final en route to a 3rd place podium finish”
EVENTS
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Ride onboard with me in a factory Lotus 26R during an incredible battle with a pair of AC Cobras at the Rolex Monte… https://t.co/LzwBETmC03 -
RT @jamesf1m: Win number 2 for @horatiofs at @SilverstoneUK in the #HSCC #FFord https://t.co/IcCzG6OUk2 -
RT @jamesf1m: @addison1972 FJunior At Silverstone as well. @horatiofs was just won race 1 https://t.co/sqn38lAgdQ
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RT @FF1600News: Red Flag in Heat 2 stops qualifying early, Jonathan Browne claims Pole in Heat 2, P2 for Matt Crowley P3 Horatio FI… https://t.co/Wetqj17ZBZ
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RT @blenheimlondon: Blenheim London has proudly partnered with up and coming British Racing Driver Horatio Fitz-Simon, supporting his l… https://t.co/CicXgKJwFh
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RT @horatiofs: I am excited to announce I will be speaking at the Next Generation Champions event in a few weeks time in Leamingto… https://t.co/nNeAAB3GYh
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RT @horatiofs: I am excited to announce I will be speaking at the Next Generation Champions event in a few weeks time in Leamingto… https://t.co/nNeAAB3GYh