DAMS showed excellent pace in Round 3 of the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship at Imola, scoring points in both races and leading the Feature Race with Roy Nissany.
DAMS scored 13 points at the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship’s second round in Saudi Arabia, with Ayumu Iwasa and Roy Nissany finishing in the top ten in both races.
DAMS made a promising start to the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship with points finishes in both races at the Bahrain International Circuit, thanks to a stunning drive from debutant Ayumu Iwasa in the Sprint Race and Roy Nissany’s excellent effort in the Feature Race. (more…)
With over 30 years of racing history, DAMS is now heading into a new era, as Co-Team Principals Olivier and Grégory Driot have come to an agreement with close family friend Charles Pic, which will see the former Formula 1 driver take over at the helm of the French outfit.
Did you have other potential buyers?
No because it wasn’t for sale. We were contacted by Charles and very quickly found his approach and vision in line with our values and racing spirit. Charles has achieved a lot in motorsport, he’s a great asset and his plans will bring the team forward and help maintain DAMS’ successful legacy. There are historical connections between the Pic family and ours, through our father, Charles’ grandfather, and ex-DAMS drivers such as Eric Bernard, Olivier Panis and Arthur Pic.
The agreement does not include the Nissan e.dams programme in Formula E, and is exclusively for DAMS in Formula 2.
Why did you decide to buy a race team, why in F2 and why DAMS?
Passion. I wanted to build something with DAMS and I do have a real hunger to develop a great sporting project. I am enthusiastic about finding and helping young talents on their journey to Formula 1. The desire for motorsport has never left me.
This agreement is only for the DAMS Formula 2 team and does not relate to the Nissan e.dams programme in Formula E.
Red Bull Junior and Honda Formula Dream Project driver Ayumu Iwasa has joined DAMS for the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship. The 20-year-old makes the step up to Formula 1’s main feeder series after successfully running with the team at the post-season test in Abu Dhabi.
Williams Racing F1 Team Test Driver Roy Nissany will continue with DAMS in the 2022 FIA Formula 2 season for a second year with the Le Mans-based outfit.
DAMS rounded out the 2021 FIA Formula 2 season with Feature Race points at the Yas Marina Circuit, courtesy of Marcus Armstrong. The New Zealander finished seventh in the final race of the year. (more…)
DAMS driver Marcus Armstrong took victory in the first Sprint Race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit after a superb drive in Saudi Arabia. (more…)