GREAT VICTORY FOR ZHU AND SILKUNAS, EXCELLENT WORK FROM THE OTHER YOUNG DRIVERS IN PORTIMÃO AS WELL

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Another weekend has come to an end, and once again, our drivers gave their all, delivering outstanding performances and results. It was an intense week, full of emotions and victories, confirming the excellent work done so far and the great potential of these young talents.

Zack Zhu – P1 in the Oscar Petit race in Varennes
A great result for Zhu, who secured first place in qualifying, super heat, and the final. The French driver continues his growth path, demonstrating race after race the talent and determination that distinguish him. Zhu is increasingly finding his dimension, taking on a leading role in every competition. His solidity and consistency are emerging strongly, and his exponential growth is now evident to everyone.

Julia Angelard – P18/DNF in the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Portimao, Cat. OKNJ
It wasn’t the luckiest weekend for Julia Angelard, as the highly variable weather made driving even more challenging on an already demanding and completely new track for the young driver. Sunday was particularly tough for Angelard due to several factors that prevented her from racing as she had hoped. Despite the difficulties, she will soon have the chance to bounce back next weekend at the Franciacorta circuit. Luck wasn’t on her side this time, but we are confident she will once again showcase her full potential, just as she did last week in Lonato.

Vanesa Silkunaite – P6/P5 in the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Portimao, Cat. OKNJ
A spectacular weekend for Vanesa, who secured sixth place on Saturday and finished fifth on Sunday. The Lithuanian driver was a key contender for victory on both days, even though she faced a few more challenges on Sunday. It was a fantastic first round for Silkunaite, who is proving her immense talent. Her speed in qualifying was particularly impressive, as shown by her pole position on Saturday. We are sure that Vanesa will remain competitive throughout the championship and will always be fighting for top positions.

Nefeli Kosmoupoulou – DNF/P25 in the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Portimao, Cat. OKNJ
A tough weekend for Nefeli, who was unable to replicate the strong performances she delivered in last year’s final races. This was her first race of the season, and she still needs to regain her race pace. Upcoming tests in Valencia before the next competition will help her get back on track and make up for what was missing this weekend. These challenges will ultimately help her find the right path, and with her talent, she will soon reach peak performance.

Jason Kosmoupoulou – DNF/P25 in the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Portimao, Cat. OKNJ
It was also the first race of the season for Jason, also in Portimao. The young Greek driver seemed very competitive at first, as observed from the free practice and morning warm-ups. However, in qualifying, he struggled to perform as he would have liked. In the first heat on Sunday, unfortunately, a technical issue led to his disqualification from the race. Despite the disappointment of the disqualification, we are confident that, thanks to the upcoming Valencia test, Jason will return to being competitive. The Greek driver will surely be ready to fight for top positions soon.

Benjamin Westwood – DNF/P20 in the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Portimao, Cat. OKNS
A solid weekend for Benjamin, who remained competitive and fought for key positions. However, he was unlucky in the finals. The result does not overshadow his strong performance throughout the weekend. Westwood has made significant progress since his first race in Valencia. By continuing to work in the right direction, alongside his mechanic, Benjamin will achieve great success. Despite the bad luck, the young Maltese driver once again proved his enormous talent, and we are sure we will most likely hear positive things about him in the upcoming races.

Markas Silkunas – P1/P1 in the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Portimao, Cat. OKNS
Markas Silkunas had an exemplary weekend, built on pole positions and victories. A great weekend, with a more than deserved result, which saw him always clear-headed and error-free, despite the continuous changes in track conditions due to variable weather. A fantastic confidence boosts for Markas as he looks ahead at the rest of the season and the future championships, he will participate in. The past weekend was nothing short of perfect, and we hope it is just the beginning of a long series of excellent results.

Author: Gabriele Bovio