Apex Motorsport started this year off with tremendous pace, and momentum coming off the constructors championship. They seemed almost untouchable in the first half of the season, showing both pace and consistency. Luca Ghiotto made it known on track almost immediately that HE was the number one driver, and that he was here to take the drivers championship he missed out on last season. He showed consistency he previously lacked, as he continued his warpath the entire season. Could Apex Motorsport possibly win a third championship in a row? Only time will tell.
Fercedes Reclaren started out this season failing to score a point in the season opener in Melbourne. Casting doubt on whether or not they were going to be a player this season, but they quickly rebounded the next race. What they lacked in consistency this season, they more than made up for in outright pace. At some tracks the team struggled, but when they were on their game, they were untouchable. Thomas Edison Its showed why he was leading the team, as he managed to runner up in the drivers standings, and out perform his teammate by 84 points. Next year they are looking to match some consistency with the pace they showed this season. Will they finally get a chance to be champions?
Shortbus managed to put together an impressive season, relying heavily on their cars pace, as a year of inconsistent drivers hurt them in the team championships. Much debate and speculation has come from their team this season, but Ricky Bobby once again proved that he owns the top seat at Shortbus, at least for now. Their new driver Has proven to have some serious pace at the end of this season. Shortbus has always had the car to win, but will they finally have a whole team to chase after the team championship?
iCan started this season showing they were ready to compete, staying within striking distance of the championship in the early season races. Tho they showed pace early, the new round of updates they brought to Silverstone proved to be a step backwards, and they struggled to regain the momentum they had early in the season. iCan racing is looking to come back strong this season, with a new balanced car, and some changes to their driver lineup. Look for them to be in it for the long game with some always interesting but calculated strategy moves.
If team Merc did anything this year, it was proving how difficult it is to get everything right. They came into this season with high hopes, and even managed to show great pace in qualifying. But come race day, they left empty handed time after time. Managing to only score points in three of the first 11 races. But when they got it right, they got it really right. Starting in Spa, the brought updates that changed their season around for them. Bringing home multiple wins, and a truckload of points. Rocketing then up through the point standings and proving that they could win, and win often. After the amazing turnaround they demonstrated this season, Merc are hoping to continue riding the high of momentum at the end of this season, and come out swinging next year.
Racing Routine started on the back foot this year as their car didn’t show much competitiveness. Updated brought forth during the season managed to net them some pace, putting them toward the front of the field for the mid part of the season, but quickly their momentum stalled, and they found themselves fighting to score points in the final third of the season. Racing Routine have proven they can win, and do so in dominant fashion, so look for them to come out swinging next season.
Lambolution had a season they would like to soon forget, showing little pace the first half of the season, and then halting any upgrades to their car at the midway point to focus on next years car. The former champions will be looking to redeem themselves next season.
Stroker Ace are a relative newcomer to Apex Racing League, having great success in other series, they struggled this year to get on par with the rest of the field. With such a tight and competitive field, they are looking to find that little extra to score some points next season.
Silverback Racing, Team FFRC, and Mete Kerem are all new teams for next season after showing promise in the lower series. Look for them to play dark horse and shake things up next year.
We greatly appreciate everyone who has followed along and raced with us this season. Get ready for next season!