Chris Holmes debuts in Formula 4 in conquering fashion | 28.09.08 | 22.45 Chris Holmes (Ilkley, Yorkshire) returned to racing on British soil with an all conquering display in the Formula 4 race at Snetterton this weekend. The clean sweep victory was a welcome high point after Chris underwent surgery earlier in the week at Leeds Genereal Infirmary to have a titanium plate placed in his jaw after it was severely broken in a recent holiday accident. Having raced earlier in the season in the States it was a return to home soil for a one off debut race in the Formula 4 series. Chris made his mark early in proceedings taking pole position ahead of Jeremy Walker who has dominated the season this year. The pair had a superb tussle in the first section of the race before Chris took a definitive lead which saw him take the race win by over 30 seconds. In taking the victory Chris also posted the fastest lap of 1min 09.34secs, shaving over half a second off the Formula 4 Snetterton lap record. "I am very happy to have been able to race in England again this year" said Chris afterwards. "I did everything I hoped to by getting pole position, the win and fastest lap with the lap record as a bonus! Raising the budget to drive is proving difficult however I am working hard towards a full drive again in 2009, and this is a great platform to build on "I would like to thank all my partners especially Hanline Associates, Bridford Financial Solutions and Physiocure for their continued support. And a very special thank you is due to the staff at Leeds General Infirmary after my operation this week. The excitement of being able to take a bite of sandwich today after 10 days of mush was almost as exciting as the race win!" << back to news