Théophile Naël, winner of the Macau Grand Prix: "I didn't really believe it in the last lap"

Théophile Naël has just concluded a very successful weekend in Macau Bay. Poleman after both qualifying sessions in the Formula Regional category, third in the qualifying race behind Mari Boya and Freddie Slater, the driver from Saint-Étienne ultimately managed to win, having been in third place just seconds before the race was neutralized due to a last-minute accident.

Capable of overtaking Enzo Deligny – second at that moment – ​​and also Mari Boya – the race leader – with a single, audacious overtake, he himself couldn't believe it as he exited his car. "Incredible, I'm speechless! To be honest, I didn't really believe it in the last lap," he admittedThe drivers ahead of me made a mistake, and I just took advantage of the opportunity by keeping my foot flat out. The speed was there all weekend, the team did an absolutely incredible job, now it's time to enjoy it, I think!

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Pilot of Formula 3 Signed with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2025, Théophile Naël had already achieved three podium finishes during his rookie season in the category. Winner of the Macau Grand Prix in Formula Regional, the driver committed to Campos for the 2026 season can legitimately harbor greater ambitions for the upcoming campaign. Facing him will be Enzo Deligny (Prema), Freddie Slater (Trident), and Mattia Colnaghi (MP Motorsport), all present this weekend in Macau, who will be among his rivals in the quest for a title that appears wide open and promises to deliver some truly exciting races.