Rio Haryanto
Rio Haryanto (lahir 22 Januari 1993) merupakan seorang pembalap berkebangsaan Indonesia yang kini membalap di ajang Formula BMW Pasifik bersama Tim Meritus. Dia mengawali kariernya di balap gokart pada tahun 2002 dengan Juara Nasional Go-kart kelas kadet.
| Rio Haryanto | |
|---|---|
 Rio Haryanto di Macau 2009 | |
| Kebangsaan |  Indonesian |
| Karier GP3 Series | |
| Musim debut | 2010 |
| Tim saat ini | Manor |
| Nomor mobil | 8 |
| Start | 4 |
| Menang | 1 |
| Pole | 1 |
| Lap tercepat | 1 |
| Hasil terbaik | 1 di 2010 |
| Ajang sebelumnya | |
| 2009 2009 2009 2008–09 2008 | Formula BMW Pacific Australian Formula Three Formula BMW Europe Asian Formula Renault Formula Asia 2.0 Formula BMW Pacific |
| Gelar juara | |
| 2009 | Formula BMW Pacific |
Biografi
Rio Haryanto adalah pembalap yang menjanjikan untuk membawa nama Indonesia ke dunia intenarsional. Dalam kejuaraan Formula Asia 2.0 tahun 2008, ia menempati urutan pertama kategori Asia dan urutan ketiga kategori Internasional. Rio kini terjun ke kejuaraan balap mobil Formula BMW Pacific. Menginjak separuh musim 2009, Rio berhasil tujuh kali mencapai finis pertama.
Rio baru 16 tahun pada Januari lalu. Pemuda asal Solo ini setiap hari sibuk dengan sekolah dan latihan fisik guna menjaga stamina sebagai pembalap. Penggemar Facebook ini setiap harinya ia berlari 10 -12 kilometer dan berenang 4 kilometer, plus latihan beban (weight training) didampingi pelatih specialisasi karting dan formula asal Belanda (Dennis Van Rhee) secara sukarela.
Menurut sang pelatih, Dennis, Rio punya bakat untuk berkembang jika terus mendapat dukungan “ia beruntung karena punya orangtua yang mendukung”. Tetapi Rio juga butuh dukungan dari pihak lain seperti sponsor, termasuk media dan juga seluruh support dari masyarakat Indonesia.
Rio sendiri sudah merencanakan karier balapnya setelah selesai dengan Formula BMW. Ia mempertimbangkan untuk turun di Formula Tiga Euro Series dan GP2 Asia Series. Dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, GP2 terutama seri Eropa, juga penyuplai pembalap F-1 terbesar. Namun balapan ini menuai kritik karena terlalu mahal.
Salah satu sponsor yang turut mendukung aksi Rio adalah Telkomsel. Telkomsel siap mengucurkan dana Rp 2 miliar pertahun hingga 3-4 tahun ke depan guna mendorong Rio Haryanto, menuju pentas balap F-3 bahkan F-1.
Selain dukungan dana sponsor utama, Telkomsel juga akan memberikan dukungan penuh untuk seluruh persiapan race dan memberikan akses bagi pelanggan untuk mendukung Rio. Selain itu Telkomsel juga memberikan fasilitas kepada pelanggannya agar dapat turut bagian mendukung Rio. Lebih dari 76 juta pelanggan Telkomsel dapat mengirimkan SMS untuk mendukung pembalap muda ini menuju pentas F-3 bahkan F-1.[1]
Karier
- 2002 - Juara nasional Go-kart kelas kadet
- 2005 - Penghargaan IMI sebagai Atlet Gokart Junior Terbaik
- 2008 - Juara Nasional Go-kart
- 2008 - Formula Asia 2.0: ke-3, 121 poin
- 2008 - Formla Renault Asia: ke-6, 160 poin
- 2009 - Juara Formula BMW Pacific 2009
- 2010 - GP3 Series: ke-5, 27 poin
- 2010 - F1 Test, Virgin VR-01
Referensi
- ^ Majalah F1 Racing Indonesia, Juni 2009: Menyimpan Mimpi ke F1
* 2002 - Juara nasional Go-kart kelas kadet
* 2005 - Penghargaan IMI sebagai Atlet Gokart Junior Terbaik
* 2008 - Juara Nasional Go-kart * 2008 - Formula Asia 2.0: ke-3, 121 poin * 2008 - Formla Renault Asia: ke-6, 160 poin
* 2009 - Juara Formula BMW Pacific 2009
* 2010 - GP3 Series: ke-5, 27 poin * 2010 - F1 Test, Virgin VR-01
Pranala luar
Rio Haryanto F1 Test
Rio’s test came as result of his impressive results in GP3 this season – the youngest driver at the test, the 17-year-old won the prize for being Manor Racing’s top driver in 2010.
Rio tentatively rolled the VR-01 out of the garage for an installation lap as soon as the circuit opened for running and it wasn’t too long before he was able to fully appreciate the incredible acceleration and braking of a Formula One car. He completed two runs and a total of 21 laps during the session before a gearbox problem brought his running to an early conclusion.
Rio Haryanto: “First of all I would like to say a big thank you to everyone at Virgin Racing for the incredible opportunity I have been given. The team have been very supportive and provided me with everything I needed, making sure I was 100% happy with the seat and the pedals and generally just trying to tailor everything to my needs. When I first got into the car I must admit I was very nervous, mainly because there were so many people working around me and watching me. In GP3 we have only two mechanics working on the car, but here there are 15 crew. I was very careful at the start of the installation lap but when I got to the back straight I decided to try to open up the throttle a little more. The acceleration was incredible, as was the braking.
“When I got out of the car my legs were shaking with all the adrenaline. We had some discussion and then I went out for a second time for my first proper run, which was for 10 laps, and I was really able to feel the huge power and massive downforce. Gradually my lap times were falling as I was able to build up more speed and see where I could brake later. After that I was very comfortable with the car but unfortunately we had a gearbox problem which prevented me from doing any more running. I was very impressed with how the mechanics were working so quickly to try to get me back out on track but it wasn’t possible, so I was as disappointed for them as they were for me. Today has been the most incredible experience and I know just how lucky I am to achieve this so early in my career. It has made me even more focused and determined to work hard and reach my goal of being a Formula One driver.”
John Booth, Team Principal: “We were able to successfully complete a busy test programme today, and both our young drivers did an excellent job. There was enormous pressure on Rio on his F1 debut but he coped with it admirably and was just getting up to speed when unfortunately a gearbox problem curtailed his morning’s running.”
- GP3 & Virgin Racing media - Forum Kaskus Rio Haryanto : http://www.kaskus.us/showthread.php?t=3522725