In a recent press release, Harry Westwood announced that his team would no longer be able to participate in the sport. This is what he had to say below:
"This is a tricky decision to make, but I feel as though it is the right one. The team has enjoyed some great success over the years and it was fun to be a part of, a real challenge. However recent events in my personal life have left me feeling stretched slightly too thin, and I lost my passion for running a team slightly. I love the sport, but this is a decision I've been mulling over for roughly a year now. We were going to see out the remainder of the season, but unfortunately circumstances have prevented that. I'd like to thank Nic Morley for all of his hard work and constant effort he puts into this series, and every last team we've competed against. It's been the experience of a lifetime, but I feel like it's time for me to step back and allow some fresh blood into the sport. To everybody in the paddock, thankyou from the bottom of my heart." Rumours are circulating the paddock that Westwood had intended to make this season their last, however due to recent events sponsors have lost their patience. Renault spoke to us exclusively, saying this: "His team was brilliant last year, and we thought Westwood Renault would really work out. They were working pretty hard to fix their car this year and as a manufacturer we understand that sometimes the performance isn't there in the car immediately. However, and I know Harry is well known for his party animal reputation, his behaviour was his downfall. I believe sponsors began leaving because of his wild behaviour, and after the public rows he's been engaging in of late, the rest must have followed suit, as they told us they simply don't have the money for our engines any longer. It's a real shame, but that's motorsport." Comments are closed.
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