PCCF - CLRT rookies at the top in Barcelona!

Winner of the races in the rookie category, Benjamin Paque also scored two podiums overall. His teammate, Louis Rousset, also had a very good first weekend.

Published on 23/04/2023 à 16:20

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PCCF – CLRT rookies at the top in Barcelona!

The two CLRT drivers are off to a perfect start to their first season in PCCF. © Alexis Goure.

Deprived of an overall victory, the CLRT team outrageously dominated the rookie category. With two drivers entered, Benjamin Paque and Louis Rousset, the Come Ledogar team is making this championship a goal this season.

At the end of the weekend, Benjamin Paque is at the top of the rankings thanks to his successes. “ I'm very happy to have won twice. Mathys (Jaubert) and Louis (Rousset) swapped positions between the two races, which means I have a lead in the championship. I'll try to keep it. »

The Belgian does not rule out fighting for the general either. Present on the two scratch podiums, the 18-year-old driver is in second place in the championship behind Alessandro Ghiretti. “ I will do the best I can. It's only two podiums to start the season, it's very positive. I scored some very good points at the end of very competitive races. » Benjamin Paque notably fought a great battle with his former teammate, Marvin Klein, in C2.

Positives and some regrets for Louis Rousset

This Sunday, Louis Rousset performed one of the most beautiful maneuvers of the weekend. Fifth on the grid, the CLRT driver made a very good takeoff to go to the outside at the first turn. Side by side with Benjamin Paque and Marvin Klein, he took advantage of his good positioning to pass the two drivers on his left. “ I love departures, » and showed it during C2.

After his sixth place overall on Saturday, Louis Rousset was provisionally on the podium on Sunday but a problem with his car handicapped him for a good part of the race. “ I'm very happy with what I did in this round but I'm still a little disappointed. I could have reached the podium overall. A problem with the brake balance caused me to lock the wheels and then I had a little flat spot. It was complicated but there are a lot of positives. Can’t wait for Magny-Cours! » With already the experience of a race weekend, and two podiums as a rookie (3rd in C1, 2nd in C2), Louis Rousset could quickly reach his first podium in PCCF. Before, perhaps, getting involved in the fight for victory.

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