Mofaz Racing
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motorsport |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Haji Mohamad Fauzy Abdul Hamid (implied as team principal and related) |
| Headquarters | Malaysia |
Area served | Motorsport competitions, including Formula Renault 3.5 Series and Formula BMW Pacific |
Key people | Haji Mohamad Fauzy Abdul Hamid (team principal) |
| Products | Motorsport team services |
Mofaz Racing was a Malaysian motorsport outfit that most recently participated in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series.
Background
Established in 1977, the Mofaz Group is a Malaysian conglomerate with operations spanning various industries such as services, hospitality, commerce, and corporate management.
Acquisition of Fortec Motorsport
At the beginning of 2009, the Mofaz Group purchased a stake in Fortec Motorsport, a British team competing in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The team initially raced under the name Mofaz Fortec Motorsport before transitioning to the title Mofaz Racing.
During the 2009 season, the driver roster included Malaysian Fairuz Fauzy, son of team principal Haji Mohamad Fauzy Abdul Hamid, alongside Estonian driver Sten Pentus. The team secured fifth place in the Teams' Championship with a total of 121 points. Fauzy achieved second place in the Drivers' Championship, attaining five podium finishes including a victory at the Hungaroring circuit.
Mofaz Racing
On December 18, 2009, the World Series by Renault revealed thirteen teams pre-selected for the 2010 campaign, listing Fortec Motorsport and Mofaz Racing as distinct entities. Following Prema Powerteam’s withdrawal to concentrate on Formula Three, Fortec Motorsport assumed their grid position; meanwhile, Mofaz Racing operated independently.
In December 2009, Mofaz Racing formed a partnership with Malaysian oil company Petronas to compete in the Formula BMW Pacific series during 2010. The team concluded the season fourth overall and recorded one race win at Okayama International Circuit.
By February 2010, Mofaz Racing had allied with new Formula One entrant Lotus Racing, adopting its branding and competing as the 'Lotus F1 Racing Junior Team,' later renamed Junior Lotus Racing. The driver lineup for 2010 included Nelson Panciatici, who had prior experience in GP2 and Superleague Formula, and Russian driver Daniil Move; Dean Stoneman from Britain replaced Move for the final round at Barcelona. The team ended the season ninth in the standings, with Panciatici achieving the best individual result by finishing twelfth.