Meeting up with Salih Yoluc (TF Sport – n°90 Aston Martin Vantage)

Q: Welcome to the ELMS.  Was the progression from the Michelin GT3 Le Mans Cup to the ELMS a natural one after TF Sport won the inaugural title last year?

Thank you. Yes I guess it was inevitable to upgrade to the top of the GT world after winning the title really.

Q: How different is the Aston Martin GTE car going to be compared to the GT3 car you raced last year?

It’s quite a bit different. GTE feels much more like a race car and it has much more feeling. Quite a lot more fun.

Q: Do you think racing with TF Sport again in 2017 will help your preparations for the ELMS season?

Of course, team plays such a massive role in your success and in your failure, looking forward to get more titles and trophies with them.
Q: You will also compete in the LMGTE Am at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2017, how important is that race to you as a driver?

It is the most important race for me ever.

Q: Do you think that racing in the ‘Road to Le Mans’ in 2016 will help you prepare for the big race this year?

Yes of course, I find myself driving and racing much better on a track after my 1^st time there. Surely it will be a help.

Q: Of the six race circuits on the ELMS calendar, which are you looking forward to the most and why?

All of them are quite exciting, the only one I haven’t been yet is Portimão but I think Paul Ricard is the one I’m most looking forward to. Last year we did 3 races there and even though we were always very fast, we couldn’t get the results we deserved because of mistakes and a bit of unlucky racing incidents. This year I believe we should sort it out.