Vienna GP announced yesterday their plans to withdraw from AFO after internal conflicts and a change in heart for team owner Samuel Gomez who wishes to return to racing after stating that running a team 'is not for him'.
The grid seemed rather cutthroat for spots and many new team entries had to set their sights for Season 5 after a mid season entry in Season 4 seemed unrealistic until the news of Vienna's withdrawal hit the press. Drivers Pasquale Fabozzi and Gabriele Grossi have already explored other options, with Fabozzi inking a deal at Aeron for the second half of the season, and Grossi being recalled to his parent team Camber Powerhouse.
Current Triple 8 driver Angel Arevalo has been gunning for acceptance of his team Maryland Simsport. The US based outfit has seen spells of success in other racing series but while the proposal was strong, spaces were scarce. Now with Vienna's departure, fans are expecting Maryland to get the call up to join the AFO grid for the second leg of the season.
A proposed lineup hasn't been announced yet, and it is unclear if Angel will step aside from Triple 8 to race for Maryland or sign two prodigees of his own. Time will tell.
