ALEX SIGNS F3 CONTRACT WITH 2002 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS, ADR

2003 McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Alex Lloyd has signed to drive for Alan Docking Racing in the 2004 British Formula 3 Championship.

The 19-year-old was the runner-up in the Formula Renault Championship last season, and believes Alan Docking Racing will give him the perfect start to his Formula 3 career.

"It's great to finally have a contract signed for this year, especially with a team like ADR. They have proven their quality by taking the Championship in 2002, my aim is to bring it back to the team in 2004." said Lloyd, "Now everything is falling into place for this year, I have a great team to work with, confidence in my abilities and we are gaining support from the Isle of Man."

"I'm thrilled to have Alex on board, if he can carry over his form from last year then I believe we can achieve great things this season," added team principal Alan Docking. "He impressed our engineers when he tested the car at the end of last year and it has been a goal of mine to get him back in one of my cars for the 2004 campaign."

Lloyd will get his first run in the Dallara Mugen-Honda car on Tuesday 17th February at Brands Hatch.