Last Sunday saw another positive result for Riki Christodoulou in the Formula A class when the teenager scored 3rd position in the first of the Italian ‘Industrials’ cup races at the Parma circuit.

The former British JICA Champion is making his first tentative forays into the premier Formula A category and his top three finish last weekend complimented a decent showing with a double win at the Belgian Championships eight days prior.

‘Christo’ qualified 2nd fastest despite some early worries over a suspect engine on a twisty and demanding circuit he had never seen before. The first heat saw the youngster capture 4th place before a downpour soaked the track ahead of the next race. Starting 4th he was pushed out wide on a damp first corner and was virtually last. Further mistakes meant a difficult slog through the field but a respectable 8th position was earned by the time the chequered flag was waved.

Riki then took to the grid 3rd for the final and was fighting for a top four result until he managed to grab a placement of 3rd.

Both Christo and the team were very satisfied with the weekend overall and it was particularly pleasing for the SHIFT racing backed-driver to beat his British rivals Jon Lancaster (4th) and Freddie Martin-Dye (15th).

The second and final meeting of the ‘Industrials’ contest takes place this Sunday where Riki will again line-up as part of the MGM team. Points are counted over both events for the final ranking.