From Hockenheim to the Hungaroring in just one short week, the GP3 Series descends uponBudapest this weekend, for round six of the 2010 Championship, and Josef Newgarden will belooking for some points.

Having started from pole position last weekend at Hockenheim, the 19 year-old American wasunable to convert his qualifying pace into a strong race result. Race one saw Newgarden taken outon the last lap when a car hit the Carlin no.14 machine from behind, and in the second of theweekend’s races Newgarden had a coming together with Manor Racing’s James Jakes.Regardless, the Carlin driver has shown a huge amount of potential in this inaugural GP3 season,and to his absolute credit has boldly managed the pressure of enduring a tough season. It hasbeen a steep learning curve in 2010 having made the jump up from UK Formula Ford, withNewgarden never having driven on any of the European circuits prior to each of the Friday practicesessions.

“I’m obviously disappointed with the outcome of the Hockenheim event, but we had good pace inqualifying, and started from pole,” said Newgarden, “so there are definitely a lot of positives to takeaway from the weekend.

“There’s little point in getting frustrated when you’re having a difficult season and the results aren’twhere you think they should be. We know we can be quick, and I’m looking forward to getting ontothe circuit and up to speed so we can chase down that strong result.”Newgarden will be out on the Hungaroring track for the first time in Friday’s practice session, withqualifying scheduled for the following morning at 08:45. Race one will get underway at 17:20 onSaturday afternoon, with race two scheduled to start at 09:25 on Sunday morning (local times).