Jefferies relishing Lamborghini Super Trofeo debut

ZIMBABWEAN motor racing sensation Axcil Jefferies is relishing the opportunity of competing in the prestigious Lamborghini Super Trofeo competition for the first time in his career when it makes its debut in the Middle East with three races scheduled in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting this weekend.

The 22-year-old Formula One hopeful was on Monday confirmed as one of the two drivers for GDL Team Asia, together with 18-year-old Dutch teenage sensation, Rik Breukers ahead of the opening race to be held at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi from Friday to Saturday.

The other two rounds of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East will be raced at the Autodrome International Circuit in Dubai with the second race scheduled from February 16 to 18 while the third and final round takes place from March 2-4, but with a different circuit layout.

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