Subscribe

Sign up for free

  • Get quick access to your favorite articles

  • Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers

  • Make your voice heard with article commenting.

Motorsport prime

Discover premium content
Subscribe

Edition

Global

RP Motorsport scores maiden Formula V8 3.5 win

RP Motorsport, takes their first win in what was only their second Formula V8 3.5 race

Johnny Cecotto, RP Motorsport

Johnny Cecotto, RP Motorsport

Formula V8 3.5

Johnny Cecotto Jr., RP Motorsport
Johnny Cecotto Jr., RP Motorsport
Johnny Cecotto Jr., RP Motorsport
Johnny Cecotto, RP Motorsport
Vitor Baptista, RP Motorsport
Vitor Baptista, RP Motorsport

RP Motorsport experienced an historic day in Budapest, sealing their maiden Formula V8 3.5 victory. The Italian squad cruised to win race 1 with Johnny Cecotto Jr, who turned out as one of the main contenders since Friday’s practice and in Saturday’s qualifying session.

The Venezuelan racer was off to a very good start from fourth, moving up one spot right away and improving to second place a few laps later. Cecotto became the race leader on lap 13, and then sailed to the take the chequered flag.

It has been a remarkable accomplishment for RP Motorsport, taking their first win in what was only their second Formula V8 3.5 outing after a promising debut last week in Alcañiz.

Vitor Baptista enjoyed a good race as well, ending up in the top-10 again and taking another points finish at his first run at the Hungaroring.

Johnny Cecotto Jr (#21) – Q1 P4 – Race 1 P1

“The team did a superb job. We had a small issue in the first free practice session but we were leading right from the second one. The car was very good and after the problems we had in Alcañiz where we were struggling, today we put it all together for qualifying and the race. I managed a good start, I pushed hard and when Tom made a mistake I got by and kept first place”.

Vitor Baptista (#22) – Q1 P14 – Race 1 P10

"This is my first weekend at this track. I did some simulator work previously but real driving is different. Practice went well despite I couldn't put together good lap. I was increasing my chemistry with the car, the corners the braking points. In Q1 I faced some traffic during my best flying lap so I had to start from the back of the grid. During the race I struggled quite a lot because overtaking on this track is very difficult, but we had good battles and I could pass some drivers. The pace was good and we are focused on tomorrow".

RP Motorsport

Be part of Motorsport community

Join the conversation
Previous article Hungaroring F3.5: Cecotto inherits maiden victory after mistakes from rivals
Next article Hungaroring F3.5: Dillmann steals dramatic pole in wet qualifying

Top Comments

There are no comments at the moment. Would you like to write one?

Sign up for free

  • Get quick access to your favorite articles

  • Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers

  • Make your voice heard with article commenting.

Motorsport prime

Discover premium content
Subscribe

Edition

Global