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 Nuremberg
– Two stunning performances of the ‘Dutch’ New-Zealander
Chris van der Drift in the Formula BMW ADAC Championship Series
resulted in a double top three finish this weekend at the Norisring.
With the obtained points, Van der Drift now leads the rookie standings
with a total 160 points.
As
all contenders make use of the same chassis, engine, tyres and fuel,
the Formula BMW ADAC Series is a solid championship for young upcoming
drivers. Because all races are being held during prestigious Formula
1 or DTM events, a large amount of (media)attention is guaranteed.
In
qualifying on Saturday morning the New-Zealand multiple go-kart
champion already showed his potential by scoring a 3rd and a 4th
position for the two races. Both races went even better for Van
der Drift: in the opening laps of both Race 01 (Saturday afternoon)
and Race 02 (Sunday morning) Van der Drift was able to overtake
some of his closest rivals. The race on Sunday morning even saw
Van der Drift leading the pack for 22 laps! Due to their experience,
Sebastian Vettel and Atila Abreu however were able to turn things
around later on, making Van der Drift finishing in (a still superb)
third position.
Van
der Drift: “I’m more than happy with my results this weekend
and the championship points I gained by finishing two times on the
podium. This circuit is really special from a driver’s point
of view and suited me well. Now I’ve overtook Buemi in the
Rookie standings, it’s my goal to build on from that and try
to score a race win soon!”
In
five weeks the sixth round of the 2004 Formula BMW ADAC Championship
takes place at the Nurburgring. Before that, all teams and drivers
will attend a joined testsession at Brno in july.
RESULTS
RACE 01:
01. Sebastian Vettel (GER), ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg, 20.17.913
02. Atila Abreu (BRA), Eifelland Racing, + 03.641s
03. CHRIS V/D DRIFT (NL/NZL), TEAM ROSBERG, + 03.657
RESULTS
RACE 02:
01. Sebastian Vettel (GER), ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg, 20:30.894
02. Atila Abreu (BRA), Eiffelland Racing, + 01.386s
03. CHRID V/D DRIFT (NL/NZL), TEAM ROSBERG, + 02.227s
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