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.
Continue reading DAMS signs Red Bull and Honda Junior Ayumu Iwasa for 2022 F2 season
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.
Continue reading Roy Nissany continues with DAMS for 2022 F2 season
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. Continue reading DAMS round out 2021 season with Feature Race points in Abu Dhabi
DAMS driver Marcus Armstrong took victory in the first Sprint Race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit after a superb drive in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading DAMS take victory in Jeddah with Marcus Armstrong
DAMS just missed out on a points finish in the FIA Formula 2 Championship Feature Race in Sochi, Russia, with Marcus Armstrong 11th. Continue reading DAMS narrowly misses points finish in Sochi
Roy Nissany and Marcus Armstrong secured a double points finish in the FIA Formula 2 Championship Feature Race at Monza in a weekend limited by technical issues in Free Practice.
Continue reading DAMS takes double points finish in Monza Feature Race
Marcus Armstrong claimed his first podium of the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship at the legendary Silverstone circuit in Great Britain. Continue reading Armstrong takes Silverstone F2 podium with DAMS
DAMS scored points with Marcus Armstrong in Sprint Race 1 in Azerbaijan, taking seventh place on the streets of Baku at Round 3 of the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship. Continue reading Incidents lead to tough weekend for DAMS