Paul Ricard, France
18/07/2017 DS Automobiles Team Mathershaw have confirmed that the 2016 World Champion Adrien Simon will race for the team as their first driver in 2018. The deal, covering a single season, will see the Frenchman remain at the team for a sixth season, continuing the longest team/driver association in the history of Formula Virtual. Arthur Lapierre was clear in his feelings about the deal: "We're delighted to sign Adrien to stay with us through to the end of 2018. He's proven himself time and again to be one of the gold standard on the grid, with last year's World Title still fresh in our memories. Next season we shall be launching another attack on the championship with full factory backing from DS Automobiles, and Adrien was by far our first choice to drive the V10-powered challenger designed to the new regulations." Adrien was just as pleased: "I'm very happy to be staying with DS Mathershaw for another season. Robert and Arthur have been amazing, and the entire team feels like family. I've been with the guys for 5 years, and the progression of the team is incredible - I'm so excited for next year, I will 100% be aiming to win back the title I won in 2016, because I think this year is too much to ask already." When questioned about who will fill the second seat for 2018, Lapierre surprised many with his answer: "At the moment, we are looking at 4 drivers, including Allar. He has been good this year, but we want to secure a top line driver to partner Adrien - we're very serious about winning the 2018 title."
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