Penalty prevents Joao Vieira from winning Misano Italian F4

Brazilian Joao Vieira won race-2 at the Misano round of the Italian F4 Championship powered by Abarth. A good result especially after the terrible crash which occurred two weeks ago in Imola.

Unfortunately, after so many problems - related particularly to the engine, the celebration did not last long as Vieira and four other drivers were penalized (for not respecting the track limits).

Additionally, after taking sixth place in both qualifying sessions, the commissioners cancelled the times of the three Antonelli Motorsport cars

Sprinting from the last row in race-1 Joao made a spirited come back drive to finish in tenth which gave him pole in race-2 where he took a clear victory on track,  unluckily was annulled at the end of the race.

As a precaution, also due to the after-effects of the accident in Imola, Joao did not compete in race-3. “In a way I am happy because despite all the difficulties I succeeded in making a good comeback, winning then the sprint race. What a pity the penalization. It changes nothing in the standings, but it is a question of personal satisfaction. In race-3 I didn’t compete following the suggestion of my manager because I had suffered some pain during the previous races. Before thinking about 2016, I’ll continue the medical checks and exams” Joao Vieira comments.

“Joao closes a bitter season due to a lot of engine complications and his penalization is the icing on the cake! I am very satisfied about his reaction on track. He didn’t get discouraged, proving all his worth in the races. In race-1 he made a wonderful and incredible comeback that took him in pole for race-2. Now we’ll continue physical checks before starting our plans for 2016” manager Giovanni Minardi commented.


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