Flat out in Austria: F3 preview

After yet another exciting weekend of racing at the ultimate test-bench in motorsport, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the F3 championship returns.

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The track:

This weekend, the FIA F3 championship will be guests at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.

The track features a high-speed, 4.326 km layout with only 10 corners - 7 right and 3 left - that will be used for a 21 lap sprint race on Saturday June 27 and a 26 lap feature race on Sunday June 28.

Approximately 75% of the circuit is driven flat out, qualifying and race traffic are likely to be major contributors throughout the weekend.

Drivers to look for:

Ugo Ugochukwu is the first driver to keep an eye out for, as he will likely be looking for redemption after the disappointing end to his race in Barcelona where he spun into the gravel causing him to retire from the race. 

James Wharton, who won the sprint race in Barcelona last time out, had his maiden win at Redbull Ring last season and could have another win this weekend. 

Théophile Nael, was another satisfied driver after Barcelona. The French driver moved up to second place in the standings, having gotten P1 in practice, pole in qualifying and lastly could take the gold medal home from Sunday's feature race.

Schedule (All timings in CEST):

Friday:

Practice - 09:55 - 10:40

Qualifying - 15:00 - 15:30

Saturday:

Sprint Race - 10:05 - 10:45

Sunday:

Feature Race - 08:40 - 09:25

Article written by Laura Friis