Sophia Flörsch returns to Macau with HWA

A year after her frightening accident, Sophia Flörsch will be the only woman entered in the 66th Macau Grand Prix.

Published on 01/11/2019 à 12:44

Medhi Casaurang

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Sophia Flörsch returns to Macau with HWA

The drivers have a foolproof mentality. A year after flying over the fences and having hit a photographers' cabin at high speed, Sophia Flörsch will return to Macau to compete in the 66th edition of the Grand Prix (November 15-17).

The German driver will join the HWA team for the occasion, a structure she had worked with during private FIA ​​tests. Formula 3 in Valencia (Spain) in October. “I am delighted to ride in Macau again, explains the 18-year-old teenager.

Until my accident (Sunday in the main race. Editor’s note), it was the most awesome event which I had never disputed. The track is incredible, and so much fun! In a Formula 3, it’s crazy, I had a smile every lap, she recalls.

And it's not his crash, as well asa seven-hour surgery to treat a spinal injury, which changed his mind. “After the accident, I knew that I absolutely wanted to come back to run in Macau. The fact that I have already registered this year, it shows that you can make your dreams come true when you believe in yourself and work hard. »

Sophia Flörsch joins Jake Hughes and Keyvan Andres at HWA. The entry list is available here.

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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