PAC: Driver interviews with Meritus Racing
Mohd Afiq Ikhwan Q: How did the contact with Meritus happen? MAI: My father wrote to Firhat Mokhzani and furnished him with my race results. I was then asked to attend some tests and managed to impress the team Q: What attracted you to ...
Mohd Afiq Ikhwan
Q: How did the contact with Meritus happen?
MAI: My father wrote to Firhat Mokhzani and furnished him with my race results. I was then asked to attend some tests and managed to impress the team
Q: What attracted you to Meritus?
MAI: I like red and the team's colour caught my eye but obviously, the team's winning record was the main reason
Q: How do you prepare for each race, mentally and physically?
MAI: I go to the gym everyday and my parents also give me advice on how to be successful in everything I do
Q: Do you have any superstitions before a race?
MAI: No
Q: Looking at the calendar and at the track maps, which Formula BMW Pacific circuits will you enjoy most?
MAI: Sepang, as it will be my first time racing on my home circuit.
Q: Do you have brothers and sisters?
MAI: Two elder sisters, 23, and 22 who are both studying.
Q: Do your parents support your racing career?
MAI: Yes
Q: What is your best racing quality?
MAI: My will to win no matter the circumstances
Q: What languages do you speak?
MAI: Bahasa Malaysia and English
Q: Which driver do you admire most?
MAI: The one and only Ayrton Senna
Dustin Sofyan
Q: How did the contact with Meritus happen?
DS: Last year when my dad approached Peter Thompson and Firhat Mokhzani
Q: What attracted you to Meritus?
DS: They have a winning tradition
Q: Do you have any superstitions before a race?
DS: No
Q:When looking at the calendar and at the track maps, which Formula BMW Pacific circuits will you enjoy most?
DS: Singapore as it is a street race and I want to make up for my crash there last year
Q: Do your parents support your racing career?
DS: Yes
Q: What is your best racing quality?
DS: My determination
Q: What languages do you speak?
DS: English and Bahasa Indonesia
Q: Which driver do you admire most?
DS: Michael Schumacher
Pasin Lathouras
Q: How did the contact with Meritus happened?
PL: Through another Meritus driver, James Grunwell.
Q: What attracted you to Meritus?
PL: The team's long history of dominating the race
Q: Where did you race before? What's your first race?
PL: Thailand and karting series around Asia. My first was a 6 hour race with 4 stroke kart.
Q: How do you prepare for each race, mentally and physically?
PL: I follow a training programme given by the team, and focus on my goals towards each race
Q: Do you have any superstitions before a race?
PL: No
Q: When looking at the calendar and at the track maps, which Formula BMW Pacific circuits will you enjoy most?
PL: Singapore and Macau as they are street circuits
Q: Do you have brothers and sisters?
PL: No, only child
Q: Do your parents support your racing career?
PL: Yes
Q: What is your best racing quality?
PL: I can adapt to situations quickly
Q: What languages do you speak?
PL: Thai and English
Q: Which driver do you admire most?
PL: Jack Lemvard and James Grunwell
Oscar Tunjo
Q: How did the contact with Meritus-GP happen?
OT: After meeting up with Peter Thompson. Meritus has a great reputation and working with him was easy.
Q: What attracted you Meritus-GP?
OT: Team work, professionalism, and a family feeling
Q: Where did you race before?
OT: In Colombia, Spain, United States
Q: What did you do the most recent weeks to stay in shape?
OT: I have a personal trainer at the gym. I go four hours a day, two hours in the morning and another two in the evening.
Q: How do you prepare for each race, mentally and physically?
OT: Mental trainer to stay focus and a personal trainer to keep fit.
Q: Do you have any superstitions before a race?
OT: No
Q: When looking at the calendar and at the track maps, which Formula BMW Pacific circuits will you enjoy most?
OT: Sepang and Singapore
Q: What is your favorite circuit in the world?
OT: Sepang
Q: Are you a good son?
OT: Of course!
Q: Do you have brothers and sisters?
OT: Yes, Goncclo Tunjo, who is also my manager and Valentino Tunjo, who is a singer
Q: Do your parents support your racing career?
OT: All the time
Q:: What is your best quality at home?
OT: Discipline
Q: What is your best racing quality?
OT: Always giving my best
Q: What languages do you speak?
OT: English, Spanish and Italian
Q: Which driver do you admire most?
OT: Michael Schumacher
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