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Bridger finds shelter at Litespeed

On 18 May at Rockingham Jay Bridger will be testing his Mygale-Mugen Honda in Litespeed F3's distinctive livery for the first time, having signed a unique agreement with the Norfolk-based manufacturer.

After a disappointing start in pre-season testing and the Oulton Park opening rounds, the reigning British F3 National Class Champion has changed teams and chosen Litespeed F3 to prepare and engineer his car for the rest of the season. The new arrangement will see 20-year-old Jay entered into the championship in the guise of Litespeed F3/Bridger Motorsport.

Steve Kenchington, Director of Engineering at Litespeed F3 said: "We are delighted to have Jay on board as he is an extremely capable British driver and a thoroughly nice guy. Jay's results at Oulton Park and subsequent missing of the race at Silverstone GP are unfortunate in terms of his challenge for the 2009 title, however we are confident that we will turn his fortunes around for the rest of the season. The car needs some development, but it won't take us long to have it in great shape."

Under the Litespeed F3/Bridger Motorsport co-operation, Jay's 2008 race engineer, Teo Da Silva Lopes, has joined the set-up and will race engineer for Jay once more, assisted by the force of Litespeed's engineering department.

"This is a terrific opportunity for me to demonstrate what I am capable of," said Bridger. "There is a definite meeting of minds with Litespeed and I am looking forward to a long and highly successful future together. I would like to thank the team for their financial and engineering support and can't wait to work with such passionate and friendly people."

As a further acknowledgement of respect, Litespeed F3 & Bridger Motorsport are in discussions about the establishment of a Junior Team for 2010, managed by Bridger and engineered by Litespeed.

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