Spielberg – Race 3: Francot wins a chaotic race, Munoz scores his first points

Chaotic as could be, this final FREC race of the weekend offered no spectacular overtaking maneuvers or skillful driving. Instead, the drivers, pedal to the metal, demonstrated their relative inexperience, coupled with an enthusiasm that will need to be channeled. Ultimately, the winner of this event was none other than the driver who started second on the grid. Reno Francot (CL Motorsport) logically confirmed the pace he has shown since Friday, while Alex Ninovic (Rodin Motorsport) and Sebastian Wheldon (MP Motorsport) completed the podium.

As usual, it seems the fiercest battles are taking place just off the podium at the start of this FREC season. Salim Hanna (Prema) maintains his fourth place, while Rashid Al Dhaheri (R-ace GP) confirms his ability to build his races. Despite starting beyond tenth place, the rider supported by Mercedes Benz He managed to avoid the pitfalls of the numerous accidents ahead of him to gradually climb back up the rankings. Undoubtedly, his consistency allows him to make a strong impact on a grid that is still shaky at certain key moments.

Munoz enters the top 10, accidents keep piling up

For the first time this weekend, Alexandre Munoz managed to convert his hopes into points. The ART Grand Prix driver, who finished eighth, almost suffered another setback. After enduring a hard-fought battle in Race 1 – which knocked him out of the points – the Frenchman from Ariège stalled at the start of Race 2. Close to repeating this misfortune, he finally got going after losing three positions. Although he didn't win his duel against Gabriel Gomez (Rodin Motorsport), he still managed to hold his own against Miguel Costa (RPM), among others.

Finally, while the other French drivers on the grid – Jules Roussel (CL Motorsport) and Andrea Dupé (VAR) – finished the race in 21st and 22nd positions, the off-track excursions and yellow flags didn't ruin their hopes. In total, seven drivers were involved in various accidents, including Kean Nakamura-Berta (Prema), who had a chaotic race. The protégé of Williams He took numerous corners at very high speed and made dangerous returns to the track, ultimately crashing into the wall at the final corner of the Spielberg circuit. As a result, the FRMET-winning driver lost his championship lead to Reno Francot (first) and Rashid Al Dhaheri (second).

The next event of this European season will take place from the weekend of May 22 to 24, in Zandvoort, Netherlands.

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FREC – Spielberg (Austria)
The classification of Race 3