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Zimbabwean teenager in Formula 2
13 Apr 2012 at 17:35hrs | Views
Zimbabwe born motor racing driver Axcil Jefferies has become the first African to compete in the prestigious Formula 2.
The competition is behind world popular Formula 1 racing run by the Federation Internationale de Automobile (FIA).
Jefferies caught the eye of FIA scouts at a preseason testing session at England's Silverstone race course where finished in the top ten.
The 17 year old Zimbabwean born driver said it was his dream to compete in the Formula 1.
"I started all this in my home country, Zimbabwe. It is my dream to compete in the topflight race soon," he said.
Jefferies was invited to the BMW Asia Pacific cadetship programme in 2009 where he made a huge impression.
The competition is behind world popular Formula 1 racing run by the Federation Internationale de Automobile (FIA).
Jefferies caught the eye of FIA scouts at a preseason testing session at England's Silverstone race course where finished in the top ten.
"I started all this in my home country, Zimbabwe. It is my dream to compete in the topflight race soon," he said.
Jefferies was invited to the BMW Asia Pacific cadetship programme in 2009 where he made a huge impression.
Source - Byo24Sports
