Race Reports

Barcelona Sprint Race – Sunday 13^th May

Super Nova drivers Luca Filippi and Mike Conway finished collectively today in 11^th & 12^th position having driven a tough race from the back of the grid, showing fortitude & promise.

Such high levels of competition here at the Circuit de Catalunya meant race two was an exciting and demanding 26 laps for all involved. Starting under a yellow flag, it was several laps in before the teams Italian driver, who fought with bent steering, could successfully challenge & pass several cars. Team mate Mike also gained a handfull of places after a brilliant start, including Pastor Maldonado on the final lap.

Timo Glock for iSport passed  polesitter  Javier Villa to finished 1^st and also collected fastest lap. Racing Engineering’s Villa was 2^nd,  followed by ART’s  Lucas Di Grassi to complete today’s Spanish podium.

Team Principal David Sears: “It was going to be difficult for us to get any points today starting from the back. We have the speed, so I hope to a have better time in Monte Carlo in a couple of weeks time.”

Mike Conway. “The start and first lap were good for me, I then struggled to improve until towards the end where I found the speed to catch up, but unfortunately it was too late to get past anyone. I’m now looking forward to Monaco, somewhere I haven’t raced before!”