| Ben had received many offers in both Karts and Cars, but decided to continue with the Maranello Race Team. Ben once again won the season opener, the Winter Cup, and also won the Margutti Trophy. The European Championship - heading into the final race it was still possible for Ben to win. Everything looked foo only to be taken out of the race by another driver when leading the final, the result of which left Ben 7th overall. In September Ben looked certain to win the World Championship, until while leading the pre-final with 3 laps remaining the engine broke. Ben was eventually classified 6th. |
With the cancellation of the top flight category (Formula Super 'A'), Ben was asked to compete in the Formula 'A' category for the Maranello Racing Kart Team as their official driver. The year began with some technical problems but towards the end of the season Ben was again winning races and finished 3rd in the European and World Championships, and 5th at the Asia Pacific Championship in Japan. |