Franco Colapinto, on the top step of the podium, in Monza. (instagram)
The Argentine Franco Colapinto struck back to the Formula 3 and fueled his dream of reaching the top flight after winning the Sprint, in Monza. The native of Pilar who won the race ahead of the British Oliver Bearman right on the finish line to snatch the victory from pole, while the Brazilian Caio Collet completed the podium.
The Argentine, pilot of Van Amersfoot Racing had qualified on Friday 13th position in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, and due to the grid inversion he started the Sprint on pole for the Monza Grand Prixthat for the tenth round of the specialty championship will be held on Sunday on the famous Italian circuit.
The Argentine maintained that position after qualifying 13th in Friday’s session led by Russian Alexander Smolyar (MP Motorsport), who set a time of 1 meter. 37s. 559/1000 (213.766 Km / h.), While Colapinto turned in 1m. 38s. 283 in his best lap of the 12 he completed on the 5,793 meter track.
A week ago, Colapinto had already given the note in Formula 3
Argentine Franco Colapinto was third in the Dutch Grand Prix of the FIA Formula 3 Championship on 4 September and set his best time of the year on the ninth and penultimate date of the calendar, held at the Zandvoort circuit, a sign that this On Saturday he overtook when he was crowned in the Monza sprint.
With what he did in Zandvoort, the driver from Pilar left behind the poor results of the last few days in Belgium, where he was unable to score points in either race.
What is F3, the third step before Formula 1
The year 2019 marked the launch of the FIA Formula 3 Championship. A new and ambitious project by the FIA and the former GP3 Series Organization to form a third official launch pad on the road to F1. Combining GP3 and European F3, the idea was to create a definite entry point for ambitious young drivers to join the Formula 1 circus and give them the chance to get on the road to join their heroes in the main paddock.
With some of the best racing teams in the world on board and the best junior motorsport talents from around the world filling their racing seats, Formula 3 has promised to be one of the most exciting championships in motorsport and on that front, it has been more than respected. .
Designed as the perfect training ground for both F2 and F1, young drivers must show their skills in both speed and tire handling, just as they will when they climb the ladder of motoring.
As in F2, the Championship features three races per weekend and reverse grids, which means that managing the weekend as a whole to maximize points becomes crucial to becoming a Champion. As part of the Formula 1 support package, the F3 allows drivers to showcase their talents in front of F1 teams on some of the most challenging and renowned circuits in the world, as well as gain coveted visibility in F1.
The Championship benefits from the FIA’s excellence in car control and event supervision and execution, while FOM’s (Formula One Management) unprecedented experience in broadcasting and marketing ensures the Championship has scope and appeal. truly remarkable globally.
No less than nine drivers have already made the leap from F3 to F2 and, at the start of the third season of F3, we can’t wait to see the latest class of drivers compete on the track.
Source: Clarin
