Bianchi can finish at Dijon-Prenois

While the championship F3 Euro Series makes a detour to Dijon-Prenois this weekend for the penultimate round of the season, a Frenchman has the opportunity to be titled in front of his home crowd. Jules Bianchi is 23 points ahead of his runner-up, Christian Vietoris, while there are only 34 points left to distribute in two meetings.

The Frenchman, who had a very remarkable day of testing in the GP2 Series on Tuesday, must absolutely leave Burgundy with a lead of 17 units over the second place and can therefore let six points slip away while still being assured of being titled. at the end of the season. He would then be the second French pilot to be crowned in this discipline after a certain Romain Grosjean in 2007.

On the 3,801 km of the Dijon-Prenois route, the 25 competitors will however have to face a real challenge on the fastest circuit of the season. “ I am very happy that Dijon is on the program, because it is one of the most beautiful tracks in France », declares Jules Bianchi. “ It?s one of my favorite circuits, on which I won a Formula race Renault in 2007. This weekend, I already have the possibility of becoming champion, but I'm keeping a cool head. As always, I will try to be fully concentrated and not make any mistakes. But I don't stress out any more because I have the chance to win the title. Of course, I admit that it would be great to celebrate the title in France with my family and friends. »

Other French people will also be watching this weekend. Thus, Adrien Tambay (ART Grand Prix) will be there as will Jean-Karl Vernay (Signature) and Tom Dillman (Prema Powerteam) who will compete in his third weekend in the F3 Euro Series of the season after racing at Oschersleben and Nürburgring. for the HBR Motorsport team.