Formula Master's first race of the season saw J.D. Motorsport's Chris van der Drift claim the win at the Valencia circuit in Spain, after leading the race from start to finish.

Following a clean start, the New-Zealand born Dutchman pulled away over the 19-lap race with former team-mate and 2008 Trident Racing driver Kasper Andersen close behind.

Andersen maintained position, finishing the race in second, with Iris Project's Michael Ammermüller claiming third place and the final step on the Formula Master podium.

Chris van der Drift, J.D. Motorsport

"The start is the most important thing. You have to pull away cleanly and make sure no-one is too close behind you. Kasper wasn't too near and I was able to build a gap between the two of us throughout the race."

Formula Master - Valencia

Round one provisional result

1. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport (#6)

2. Kasper Andersen (DEN), Trident Racing (#32)

3. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project (#27)

4. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport (#23)

5. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram Competition (#1)

6. Filip Salaquarda (CZH), ISR (#18)

7. Pablo Sanchez Lopez (MEX), Cram Competition (#2)

8. Harald Schlegelmilch (LAT), Trident Racing (#31)