D OR LIN NOT THINKING OF COURT CASE
Provisional Renault UK Clio Cup champion James Dorlin says he isn’t thinking about the National Court hearing that could lead to Paul Rivett taking the crown instead.
Rivett was excluded from his third place finish in the second race at Silverstone after contact with title rival Max Coates – a decision Rivett and his WDE Motorsport team have appealed to the National Court. No date has yet been set for the case to be heard.
Dorlin took the title in dramatic style last weekend at Brands Hatch after taking an impressive win in the finale to beat Coates by five points. Rivett was a further two points back.
“It’s out of my control,” said Dorlin. “Today we’ve won and I’m celebrating – I’ve done everything I can.”
Rivett, however, is confident of getting the decision overturned.
“Provisionally I finished third but I’m certain we are going to win it in court,” he said. “It’s a shame it has to finish this way.”
Coates had led the standings for much of the season but was gracious in defeat.
“I think that’s Clio Cup racing at its best,” he said of the finale. “I can’t have any regrets and I tried my best.”
Dorlin is yet to decide where he’ll race in 2019, but is considering both touring cars and a move into GT racing. Coates, however, has a clear aim.
“I want to go and race in touring cars and I would love to be back with Ciceley – where I began my Clio career,” he added.