C1: Yifei Ye beats Lundgaard in Hungary

The young shoots of Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup will compete this weekend at one of the tracks on the calendar Formula 1, the Hungaroring circuit (Hungary). And like the “big guys”, the opportunities to overtake on this turnstile were rather rare!

Credited with the second qualifying time, Yifei ye (Josef Kaufmann Racing) took advantage of a poor start Christian lundgaard (MP Motorsport) to steal control of the event at the first braking.

The intervention of the Safety Car to clear the car de Thomas neubauer (Tech 1 Racing) on ​​the third lap did not prevent the 4 French Formula 2016 champion from once again creating a small gap in the lead.

Yifei Ye then controlled the comeback of his Danish rival to win in this first race of the meeting. Max Fewtrell (R-ace GP) completed the podium, ahead of his teammate Victor martins. Arthur Rougier (Fortec Motorsports) had to retire.

In the championship, Yifei Ye takes a little breath from his direct pursuer, who is none other than Christian Lundgaard. From now on, 17 points separate them (182 points against 165). The first Frenchman stands at the foot of the podium in the person of Victor martins (139)

Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup Race 1 ranking in Hungary: