DWDM driver Kai Daryanani takes home victory after a dominant weekend, including his first career pole position, fastest lap, and another podium finish.
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DWDM driver Kai Daryanani makes a spectacular debut in the Australian F4 Championship with Evans GP, achieving pole position in the second qualifying session.
In a thrilling conclusion to the South-East Asia F4 Championship, 18-year-old racing sensation Kai Daryanani, driving for Pinnacle Motorsport, showcased his exceptional skill and determination in the fourth and final round of the championship. Daryanani finishes the 2023 season from the Podium after securing P2 at Sepang Circuit in the final race of the SEA F4.
In a thrilling finale to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia series, DW Evans GT overcame the highs and lows of motorsport to end the season on the top of the podium. The racing team faced adversity early in the race week but demonstrated resilience, securing their eighth class win of the season and making their Pro-Am Championship official.
Kai Daryanani showcased exceptional skill and determination as he secured a commendable 10th place finish on Sunday's final race, making up 11 places during the race. Kai made his debut in the South-East Asia F4 championship with Pinnacle Motorsport, putting in a strong performance after a tough weekend.
DW drive Kai Daryanani will make his debut at the prestigious Macau Grand Prix in the Formula 4 races, scheduled on November 11/12. Kai will be representing Pinnacle Motorsport, the renowned race team he raced for in the UAE Championship at the beginning of this year. The Macau Grand Prix will take place as an invitational round of the South-East Asia Formula 4 Championship, in which Kai will make his debut.
It was another successful race weekend for the DW Evans GT team as the racing duo of Dan Wells and Oscar Lee showcased their exceptional skills and unwavering determination at the Shanghai International Circuit. The action-packed weekend saw Wells and Lee climbing the podium several times, finishing the weekend off on the top step with their seventh Pro-Am victory in five rounds.
DW driver Kai Daryanani clinches his maiden motorsports victory during an eventful weekend at the iconic Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit during Round 9 of the GB4 Championship. The 18-year-old Hong Kong-based Indian racing driver raced to glory with the Evans GP team in a spectacular showcase of skill and determination.
DW Evans GT drivers Dan Wells and Oscar Lee made a breathtaking comeback Pro-Am victory in Race 2 of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia in an exhilarating race weekend at Inje Speedium in Gangwon-do, South Korea.
Fuji Speedway, July 17 - DW Evans GT racing drivers Dan Wells and Oscar Lee showcased incredible skill and dominance at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Round 3, held at the prestigious Fuji Speedway. With their remarkable performances, the dynamic duo secured a front row start (the class pole position in race 1), a commendable 3rd place in the Pro-Am class, and a sensational win in the ProAm class in race 2 (second overall).
Hong Kong, 11 July 2023 – A new force has now formally emerged on the motorsport scene as DW EVANS GT officially announces its establishment, bringing together the expertise of racing car driver and driver manager Dan Wells and single-seater racing team owner and manager Joshua Evans. The partnership aims to inject a new level of professionalism and driver development into GT racing in Asia.
Oulton Park, UK - Kai Daryanani, the young and talented Hong Kong based Indian racing driver, has won the Pirelli Hardest Charger Award in the British F4 championship last weekend at Oulton Park. Daryanani, who’s career and driver development is managed by Dan Wells, showed incredible skill and determination as he climbed up the grid in the main races. He finished P13 from P20 in race one, and then 14th from 20th in race three around the tight and tricky circuit. The reverse grid race 2 saw a great opportunity for Kai as he ran 2nd on the first lap before being forced off the track at the tricky Island hairpin, but persevered to finish 12th.
The Pirelli Hardest Charger Award is given to the driver who makes the biggest gain in positions during the race weekend. Daryanani's impressive performances earned him this coveted award, which is a testament to his exceptional driving skills and his never-give-up attitude.
Speaking after the race, Daryanani said, "I am thrilled to have won the Pirelli Hardest Charger Award. It was a tough weekend for us, but we kept pushing and fighting until the end. I am grateful to my team at Virtuosi Racing for their support and hard work, and I am looking forward to the next event at Silverstone this weekend."
Daryanani's performance at Oulton Park has put him in a strong position to capitalise on the second half of the British F4 Championship with his constant progression in the last two months.
The next event in the British F4 championship will take place at Silverstone this weekend, and Daryanani is ready to take on the challenge. He is determined to continue his driver development and make his mark in the championship as one to watch for the future.
Adelaide, Australia - The Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia made its debut at The Bend Motorsport Park last weekend, and it was an event to remember for Dan Wells and Oscar Lee. The duo dominated the Pro-Am class, winning both races and securing an overall podium in race one.
The weekend started well, with Dan setting the fastest lap time in free practice, even with the limited running to give Oscar as many laps of the challenging 5.08km circuit as possible. Qualifying was not without its issues, where Dan lost the chance for overall pole position with traffic in the middle sector. However, Oscar duly followed up in Q2 by taking class pole and 8th overall.
They continued their impressive form in the first race, with Wells securing the fastest lap time and leading his team to victory battling past Chris Van der Drift on lap 4, before going on to have a titanic battle with local Jackson Walls which kept going all the way to the pit stops where Oscar then finished the job on his stint. The duo repeated their success in the second race, securing another win and cementing their position as the team to beat in the Pro-Am class.
Speaking after the race, Dan Wells said: "It's been an incredible weekend for us. The car felt amazing, and we were able to put in some really fast lap times. We're thrilled to have won both races and to have secured a double victory for the weekend. I’d like to thanks Prosperity Investment Management for their support, Oscar for putting in some great drives, and also the whole team who helped make this possible."
Oscar Lee added: "Dan drove brilliantly, and the team did an excellent job throughout the weekend. We're really pleased with how everything came together, and I’m really looking forward to one of my favourite circuits - Fuji, next time out."
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia is one of the most popular motorsport events in the world, attracting some of the best drivers from around the globe. The series features Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO 2s, purpose-built race cars that are designed to deliver the ultimate driving experience.
Round 3 will take place at Fuji Speedway on July 15/16.
12 May 2023 – Hong Kong-based British racing driver Dan Wells and his co-driver Oscar Lee clinched two sensational class victories including a first overall victory in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia race held at the Sepang Circuit last weekend. The duo expertly navigated the 5.54km track and emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against a strong field of competitors.
Sepang, Turn 2
Wells, who hails from Salisbury in England, and Lee, from Taiwan, displayed their exceptional teamwork and driving skills during the race, which saw them unleash the raw power of their Lamborghini race car and showcase their ability to push the vehicle to its limits.
The victory was a remarkable achievement for the young duo, who had to contend with challenging weather conditions at the unforgiving circuit. Wells and Lee kept their cool and expertly steered their way to the front of the pack, finishing ahead of their closest competitors by an impressive margin throughout the weekend.
Wells took overall and Pro-Am pole in Q1, while Oscar backed up his step forward with a P3 overall and Pro-Am pole in Q2.
Pole for the first race of the season
In race one, Wells led the field away on a safety car start due to heavy rain and led his entire stint on slick tyres before handing the car to Oscar who brought the car home 4th overall and 1st in class.
Starting the wet race two on slick tyres
In race two, Oscar had a slightly trickier start to his race, but managed to get his head down to hand the car to Dan in a good position, where he duly went on to overtake the competition and win the race overall.
Speaking after the race, Wells and Lee expressed their delight at their success, thanking their team and sponsors Prosperity Investment Management for their support and dedication. The pair also praised the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia series and organisers TopSpeed for giving them the opportunity to showcase their talent on a global stage.
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series has been a breeding ground for some of the world's most talented young drivers, providing a platform for them to hone their skills and compete in some of the most thrilling and exciting races anywhere in the world.
Wells and Lee are next in action at The Bend Circuit in Adelaide, Australia on June 9-11.
10 October 2022
Wells and Lee show pace but lack luck in Barcelona
10 October 2022 – Dan Wells and Oscar Lee continued their Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe season with a 4th and 9th in the competitive Pro-Am class at the famous F1 venue.
Free practice 1 was affected by numerous red flags as 44 drivers tried to familiarise themselves with the twists and turns of the Spanish circuit. FP2 saw slightly better driving standards, and Lee completed most of the running to familiarize himself with the technical Formula One circuit.
Qualifying took place early on Saturday morning, and Oscar took the duties as the first qualifying driver. The 20-minute session saw Oscar post a lap time good enough for P13 overall, and 7th in class - a great job by the Taiwanese-American driver. Wells was set for a strong qualifying, but catching traffic on his two best laps didn’t help and he finished the session 7th and 3rd in class - just a mere tenth and a half from being 3rd overall. The duo quickly put this disappointment behind them, and focused on race one on Saturday afternoon.
Oscar started well from the right side of the grid, immediately overtaking a professional driver through turn 3 on the opening lap. 2 laps later and the pro punted Oscar into a spin at turn 5 which saw him drop to the back of the field. Oscar quickly made a determined charge through the field before handing over the Prosperity Investment Management-backed car to Dan. Dan immediately made moves forwards but numerous safety cars meant there was only a few laps of possible racing, but the British driver managed to climb to 4th in class in the final corner even with rear suspension damage from another competitor.
The Sunday morning race would be a similar story - Wells managed a good start to overtake pro runner Max Weering but the safety car once again neutralised the race. Dan stayed out for his full stint, and brought the car in with the overall lead as others had already made their stop. Oscar exited the pits P1 in class, but a troublesome outlap saw him drop to 3rd. Once again there was more safety cars, but the duo were set to come home in 4th in class until a pro driver hit Oscar into the wall just two corners from home - which saw them classifed as 9th in class.
Wells commented, “This hasn’t been quite the weekend we wanted in terms of results, but the team have been great all weekend and Oscar did a great job to make his best practice and qualifying performances to date. It’s all to play for as we go into Portimao for the final round, especially with the World Final on the back of it, so our focus turns to making sure we end the year on a high.”
Wells and Lee now lie 2nd in the Championship and will head into the final round on November 4-5 at the Algarve Circuit in Portimao.
Wells competed in the 2022 Modena Cento Ore rally as co-driver in Italy alongside driver Philip Kadoorie.
Regrettably it was a short trip - the 4 day rally through Italy in the Lancia Stratos turned into just a day and a bit as it was the duo suffered reliability issues on the second morning.
At the end of the first day they were just 3s down on the leaders, sitting in P2 and having won stage 2 by a decent margin of 5s.
Dan is now working hard preparing for his next race in Portimao at the end of the month.