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important points at motorland ///

 18.04.2016

David Fumanelli scored important points in the first race of Renault Sport Trophy at Motorland circuit in Alcaniz, theatre of the R.S.01’s debut. A not easy weekend for the Italian driver, considering the lack of tests and mileage made during the winter, but he managed to score the first points for the championship.

The balance of the car in qualifying wasn’t perfect and that cost David a good position and he ended up with a eighth place for the starting grid. But thanks to a brilliant start and a great comeback he crossed the line in 5th place, securing the first important points for the championship.

In the Endurance race he finished 6th, but the result was compromised by an accidental contact at the early stages of the race. The duo Fumanelli – Hand were able to recover from last position with some great moves and fast laps.
It wasn’t an easy debut with so few miles and tests behind it, so the overall result is positive. We struggled a bit to find the balance of the car and the 5th place is a result that will count for the championship fight.

The level is very high this year and we need to maximize the qualifying, because starting in the middle of the pack exposes you to many risks.

Obviously we want more and we will work hard to get back in the top positions, beginning already atImola on May 15th, our home race, where we will be determined to win.