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Maximus - Fair point, the answer is that by UK standards generally it's about the equivalent of mid pack in regional Formula Ford. However, Raed Rafii, who is heading the championship is about half a second off Jamie's pace and potentially could be very good. Another guest driver, a local guy called Salaman bin issa Al Kalifa, has just won the Bahrain Caterham championship and will be driving in the FBMW world cup in a couple of weeks. He is already quick.
All this said, starting at the back of a largely inexperienced grid and working your way through 15/16 cars, as Jamie did in each race over 15 laps (12 laps in the last 2 races) is still not easy. All it takes is someone to make a mistake in front of you and you're out.
I know the organisers are working hard to raise standards, one reason why they are getting people like Jamie to go out as instructors and I'm sure it won't be long before some really competitive drivers emerge from the championship.
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