The Singaporean driver heads into the fifth round of the season as the new championship leader. Carrasquedo Jr., who made it to the podium on his series debut, along with Kluss, Shin, and Lisle, will also aim to fight for top positions on Dutch soil
Campos Racing continues its relentless summer tour across European circuits, and this coming weekend, they will head to Zandvoort for the fifth round of Eurocup-3. The Alzira-based team will once again field their five Tatuus F3 T-318 Alfa Romeo-Autotecnica machinery for Christian Ho, Valentin Kluss, Michael Shin, Noah Lisle, and the very recent addition of Jesse Carrasquedo Jr.
Ho took the championship lead a few days ago in Le Castellet thanks to a win and a second-place finish. The Singaporean driver had already won two races held at the Algarve International Circuit, which, combined with his second place in the Saturday race at Circuit Paul Ricard and a fourth place at the Red Bull Ring, puts him in first place in the championship with 116 points. It's also worth noting that his four pole positions so far have earned him an additional eight points. Moreover, Ho is obviously the best rookie driver in the championship.
In the rookie classification, German driver Kluss is in second place and occupies fifth place in the overall drivers' standings. The German is having a solid season, having scored points in seven of the eight races held to date. Additionally, Kluss was second and third in Portimao and will be another driver to closely watch.
Undoubtedly, Carrasquedo Jr. was one of the undeniable surprises at Paul Ricard, as the Mexican driver finished third in the Sunday race, making it to the podium on his category debut. Carrasquedo Jr. was immediately competitive in both practice and the race, and his name will again be a clear contender for the podium in Zandvoort. Meanwhile, South Korean driver Shin also tasted the podium in Eurocup-3 in recent weeks, finishing third in Portimao. The rostrum is also the clear objective for Lisle, the Australian who made it into the top-5 for the first time in Spielberg.
In the teams' standings, Campos Racing is in second place with 215 points.
Zandvoort is a circuit with completely different characteristics compared to Red Bull Ring or Paul Ricard. Built in the late 1940s, it hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix for the first time in 1952. Despite the profound changes its layout has undergone over the decades, corners like the famous “Tarzan” maintain an indelible tradition. Additionally, the significant banking of turns 3 and 13/14 are part of Zandvoort's characteristic DNA.
The drivers will tackle two free practice sessions on Friday, while the first qualifying session is scheduled for the same day at 16:50. On Saturday, the second qualifying session is scheduled for 10:55. That same afternoon, Race 1 will start at 17:00, with an estimated duration of 30 minutes plus one lap. On Sunday, the second qualifying session will take place at 10:15. The second race, also 30 minutes plus one lap, is scheduled for 11:30. Both races will be streamed live on the Eurocup-3 YouTube channel.
Adrián Campos (Team Principal of Campos Racing): "After taking the lead in the drivers' standings with Christian a few days ago, we are highly motivated to defend it in Zandvoort. Our trajectory in the championship with all our drivers, including Jesse who made his debut in the category with a podium finish, is clearly upward. Last year, we achieved both victories at this circuit, taking a decisive step towards the title, so we know we have a competitive car for the weekend."
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