Things change quickly in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship. In two races Felix Rosenqvist has reduced the gap to Raffaele Marciello by 35 points by winning both of Saturdays races
Sat 01.06.13, 7:07PMOnce again Felix Rosenqvist (kfzteile24 Mcke Motorsport) made the difference at the start. The Swede, who was third on the grid, snatched the lead on the exit from the first corner taking advantage of the battle between Daniil Kvyat (Carlin) and Lucas Wolf (URD Rennsport).
As in the days first race Rosenqvist controlled his lead until the second heat was interrupted with five laps to go after a collision between Felipe Derani (Fortec Motorsports) and Alex Lynn (Prema Powerteam). Raffaele Marciello failed to score points making it 25-0 in favour of the days double winner who has closed the gap in the title chase to 42.5 points.In all Ive pulled back 35 points on Raffaele today, but I still feel a bit frustrated as it would have been better if he had finished further back in the first race, said Rosenqvist. Tomorrow hell be in front of me on the grid. Its the type of race in which Ill have to get the upper hand psychologically speaking. Well have a roundup of the situation tomorrow evening, as itll be the halfway mark of the season. But seventy-five points are up for grabs every weekend so a lot of things can still happen. At present were quick on the Red Bull Ring so this weekends turning to our advantage. Daniil Kvyat, who has already set three pole positions, continues to make a big impression with another second-place finish. Again I made a bad start! Ill have to work on it. Then I was able to match Felixs pace so were quicker than in the first heat. Ive still got another chance to grab tomorrow as again Im starting from pole.Lucas Wolf, who was among the quickest in qualifying, had his first top-three finish of the year. I made a good start and I even led the race for two corners, but then Felix and Daniil passed me one after the other, explained the young German. URD Rennsport has entered only one car so its a bit complicated when youre up against Prema Powerteam, Carlin, Mcke Motorsport and Fortec Motorsports which all enter four of five. Thus, were delighted with our first top-three finish which, I hope, will lead to many more!
