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| founded = 2001 |
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| former series = [[Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup|French Formula Renault Championship]]<br>[[ADAC GT Masters]]<br>[[GT Tour|FFSA GT Championship]]<br>[[FIA GT Championship]]<br>[[FIA GT3 European Championship]]<br>[[FIA GT1 World Championship]] |
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| current series = [[FIA GT1 World Championship]]<br>[[FIA GT3 European Championship]] |
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| team titles = 2 <small>([[2009 FIA GT3 European Championship season|2009 FIA GT3]], [[2011 FIA GT1 World Championship season|2011 FIA GT1]])</small> |
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| folded = 2013 |
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| team titles = 1 <small>([[2009 FIA GT3 European Championship season|2009 FIA GT3]])</small> |
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'''Hexis Racing''' is an [[auto racing]] team based in [[Lédenon]], [[France]]. |
'''Hexis Racing''' is an [[auto racing]] team based in [[Lédenon]], [[France]]. Hexis Racing was founded by Michel Mateu, CEO of [[Hexis S.A.]] in 2001, initially for participation in the [[Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup|French Formula Renault Championship]]. Hexis later moved into [[grand tourer]] racing in 2005, participating in the [[GT Tour|FFSA GT Championship]] before joining the [[FIA GT3 European Championship]] in 2007. Hexis Racing has further expanded, now supporting [[Aston Martin Racing]] in the [[2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season]]. The team is currently managed by Clément Mateu and Philippe Dumas. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Hexis Racing began as an expansion of Michel Mateu's interests in |
Hexis Racing began as an expansion of Michel Mateu's interests in auto racing, with Mateu using his Hexis brand to help support and finance the team's involvement in the French Formula Renault Championship. Mateu gave the leadership concerns of the team to Philippe Dumas while Clément Mateu held communication and development management. Hexis Racing was able to climb the ranks in Formula Renault and recorded their first race wins in 2003. By the end of 2005 the team had achieved their best placing, third, in the Teams Championship. |
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In the same year, Hexis Racing also expanded their racing effort to include the |
In the same year, Hexis Racing also expanded their racing effort to include the FFSA GT Championship, choosing to enter a [[Porsche 996]] Cup for Manuel and Julien Rodrigues, later earning second in the category in 2006 after five race victories. Hexis Racing abandoned their involvement in Formula Renault and concentrated their efforts solely on grand tourer racing in 2007, moving to a trio of [[Aston Martin DBRS9]]s for not only FFSA GT, but also the FIA GT3 European Championship. Hexis finished third in the FFSA GT Teams Championship while also earning a podium finish in their debut season in FIA GT3.<ref name="FIA GT">{{cite web | url = http://history.fiagt.com/teambio.php?countkey=7 | title = Team Biography: Hexis Racing AMR | publisher = [[Stephane Ratel Organisation|SRO Group]] | work = [[FIA GT Championship]] | access-date = 2010-03-18}}</ref> |
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[[File:Hexis DBRS9.JPG|thumb|right|200px|A Hexis Racing [[Aston Martin DBRS9]] participating in an [[ADAC GT Masters]] event at the [[Norisring]] in 2008]] |
[[File:Hexis DBRS9.JPG|thumb|right|200px|A Hexis Racing [[Aston Martin DBRS9]] participating in an [[ADAC GT Masters]] event at the [[Norisring]] in 2008]] |
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| ⚫ | For 2008 Hexis remained in the FIA GT3 series but moved their DBRS9s from FFSA GT to the German ADAC GT Masters series. Their GT Masters effort netted them third in the series' championship while they were runners-up in FIA GT after earning their first series win. Further changes were made for the 2009 season, although the team retained their involvement in FIA GT3. Instead of the GT Masters series, Hexis Racing campaigned a partial season of the [[FIA GT Championship]] with a GT2 category [[Aston Martin Vantage (2005)|Aston Martin V8 Vantage]] as part of an effort supported by Aston Martin Racing.<ref name="FIA GT" /> Although the GT2 effort only came to fruition for two events, the team's GT3 effort saw three race wins and their earning of the Teams Championship title. The team's pairing of Julien Rodrigues and Thomas Accary also earned second in the FIA GT3 Drivers Championship.<ref name="GT3 Championship">{{cite web | url = http://www.fiagt3.com/newsitem.php?key=493 | title = Hexis Racing AMR: 2009 FIA GT3 European Team Champions | publisher = [[Stephane Ratel Organisation|SRO Group]] | work = [[FIA GT3 European Championship]] | date = 2009-10-27 | access-date = 2010-03-18 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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[[File:AMR Vantage.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Hexis Racing AMR Vantage V8 at the [[Motorsport Arena Oschersleben]] in 2009]] |
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| ⚫ | For 2008 Hexis remained in the FIA GT3 series but moved their DBRS9s from FFSA GT to the German |
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In 2011, Hexis Racing experienced a hectic season running [[Aston Martin DBR9]]s in the [[FIA GT1 World Championship]]. The team took a handful of early victories but then struggled to make it to the podium. However, consistent points finishes for both cars and a final podium at the San Luis round allowed Hexis Racing to barely swing past [[Sumo Power|JRM Racing]] to take the team's championship. The drivers of the #3 car also came in 3rd in the driver's championship. |
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In 2013 Hexis Racing took part in the [[Blancpain Endurance Series]], again with a [[McLaren MP4-12C#GT3|Mclaren MP4-12C GT3]]. At the end of the season the team announced its plans to retire from motor racing,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.autosport.be/news/hexis-racing-sluit-definitief-de-deuren-2013.html | title=Hexis Racing sluit definitief de deuren | work=Autosport.be | date=2013-12-04 | access-date=2013-12-04 | language=nl}}</ref> after the team made it clear earlier in the year it would close its doors if no additional financial backing was secured,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.autosport.be/news/hexis-racing-blijft-op-zoek-naar-investeerder-deadline-10-december-2013.html | title=Hexis Racing blijft op zoek naar investeerder – deadline nadert | work=Autosport.be | date=2013-11-27 | access-date=2013-12-04 | language=nl}}</ref> after title sponsor Hexis decided to focus its budgets on different matters. |
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==Current plans== |
==Current plans== |
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[[File:Hexis AMR 10.jpg|thumb|right|200px|One of Hexis AMR's entries in the [[2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season|2010 FIA GT1 World Championship]]]] |
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As Hexis Racing continued their racing efforts for Aston Martin Racing the two have combined their efforts for a challenge in the inaugural [[FIA GT1 World Championship]] using the latest specification [[Aston Martin DBR9]] and campaigning under the ''Hexis AMR'' title. Hexis Racing's own [[Frédéric Makowiecki]] joins experienced sports car drivers [[Jean-Denis Délétraz]] and [[Jonathan Hirschi]], as well as open-wheel driver [[Clivio Piccione]] in the team's two DBR9s. Hexis Racing will also continue their involvement in FIA GT3, defending their Teams Championship title into the 2010 season.<ref name="FIA GT1">{{citeweb | url = http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/12/23/aston-martin-racing-confirms-fia-gt1-teams/ | title = Aston Martin Racing confirms 2010 GT1 teams | publisher = Planet Le Mans | work = planetlemans.com | date = 2009-12-23 | accessdate = 2010-03-18}}</ref> |
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Following the 2011 GT1 season where Hexis took the team's Championship at the last round, Hexis selected [[McLaren MP4-12C#GT3|Mclaren MP4-12C GT3s]] as their car of choice to run in the 2012 GT1 season (due to the mandatory switch to GT3 cars). [[Stef Dusseldorp]] returns with Hexis while [[Frédéric Makowiecki]] arrives from [[Marc VDS Racing Team|Marc VDS Racing]]; there are also GT1 newcomers [[Grégoire Demoustier]] and Mclaren factory driver [[Álvaro Parente]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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Latest revision as of 07:10, 22 September 2024
| Founded | 2001 |
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| Folded | 2013 |
| Team principal(s) | Clément Mateu Philippe Dumas |
| Former series | French Formula Renault Championship ADAC GT Masters FFSA GT Championship FIA GT Championship FIA GT3 European Championship FIA GT1 World Championship |
| Teams' Championships | 2 (2009 FIA GT3, 2011 FIA GT1) |
Hexis Racing is an auto racing team based in Lédenon, France. Hexis Racing was founded by Michel Mateu, CEO of Hexis S.A. in 2001, initially for participation in the French Formula Renault Championship. Hexis later moved into grand tourer racing in 2005, participating in the FFSA GT Championship before joining the FIA GT3 European Championship in 2007. Hexis Racing has further expanded, now supporting Aston Martin Racing in the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season. The team is currently managed by Clément Mateu and Philippe Dumas.
History
[edit]Hexis Racing began as an expansion of Michel Mateu's interests in auto racing, with Mateu using his Hexis brand to help support and finance the team's involvement in the French Formula Renault Championship. Mateu gave the leadership concerns of the team to Philippe Dumas while Clément Mateu held communication and development management. Hexis Racing was able to climb the ranks in Formula Renault and recorded their first race wins in 2003. By the end of 2005 the team had achieved their best placing, third, in the Teams Championship.
In the same year, Hexis Racing also expanded their racing effort to include the FFSA GT Championship, choosing to enter a Porsche 996 Cup for Manuel and Julien Rodrigues, later earning second in the category in 2006 after five race victories. Hexis Racing abandoned their involvement in Formula Renault and concentrated their efforts solely on grand tourer racing in 2007, moving to a trio of Aston Martin DBRS9s for not only FFSA GT, but also the FIA GT3 European Championship. Hexis finished third in the FFSA GT Teams Championship while also earning a podium finish in their debut season in FIA GT3.[1]
For 2008 Hexis remained in the FIA GT3 series but moved their DBRS9s from FFSA GT to the German ADAC GT Masters series. Their GT Masters effort netted them third in the series' championship while they were runners-up in FIA GT after earning their first series win. Further changes were made for the 2009 season, although the team retained their involvement in FIA GT3. Instead of the GT Masters series, Hexis Racing campaigned a partial season of the FIA GT Championship with a GT2 category Aston Martin V8 Vantage as part of an effort supported by Aston Martin Racing.[1] Although the GT2 effort only came to fruition for two events, the team's GT3 effort saw three race wins and their earning of the Teams Championship title. The team's pairing of Julien Rodrigues and Thomas Accary also earned second in the FIA GT3 Drivers Championship.[2]
In 2011, Hexis Racing experienced a hectic season running Aston Martin DBR9s in the FIA GT1 World Championship. The team took a handful of early victories but then struggled to make it to the podium. However, consistent points finishes for both cars and a final podium at the San Luis round allowed Hexis Racing to barely swing past JRM Racing to take the team's championship. The drivers of the #3 car also came in 3rd in the driver's championship.
In 2013 Hexis Racing took part in the Blancpain Endurance Series, again with a Mclaren MP4-12C GT3. At the end of the season the team announced its plans to retire from motor racing,[3] after the team made it clear earlier in the year it would close its doors if no additional financial backing was secured,[4] after title sponsor Hexis decided to focus its budgets on different matters.
Current plans
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Following the 2011 GT1 season where Hexis took the team's Championship at the last round, Hexis selected Mclaren MP4-12C GT3s as their car of choice to run in the 2012 GT1 season (due to the mandatory switch to GT3 cars). Stef Dusseldorp returns with Hexis while Frédéric Makowiecki arrives from Marc VDS Racing; there are also GT1 newcomers Grégoire Demoustier and Mclaren factory driver Álvaro Parente.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Team Biography: Hexis Racing AMR". FIA GT Championship. SRO Group. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ "Hexis Racing AMR: 2009 FIA GT3 European Team Champions". FIA GT3 European Championship. SRO Group. 2009-10-27. Retrieved 2010-03-18.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hexis Racing sluit definitief de deuren". Autosport.be (in Dutch). 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- ^ "Hexis Racing blijft op zoek naar investeerder – deadline nadert". Autosport.be (in Dutch). 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2013-12-04.