Race 3: Federico Malvestiti (Jenzer Motorsport) crowns his weekend in Imola with victory in race 3. Behind him an astonishing battle for second and third position, finally conquered by Enzo Fittipaldi (Prema Theodore Racing) and a huge Rookie, Petr Ptacek (Bhai Tech Racing).

 

At the start Malvestiti is not perfect and has to defend first position from Fittipaldi. Leonardo Lorandi (Bhai Tech Racing) is extremely aggressive and from third position wants victory. But still during lap 1 Lorandi pays this approach, that had perfectly worked in race 1, going out in a corner. He manages to control the car, but is overtaken by teammate Petr Ptacek. Battle between the two is amazing and so close all the time, when finally it is the youngest Czech driver to conquer third position behind an amazing Federico Malvestiti and Enzo Fittipaldi.

 

Note of the race the safety car entering the track during lap 4 after a very spectacular crash between William Alatalo, Ilya Morozov and Andrea Dall’Accio, that has fortunately determined no injury to the three drivers, also thanks to the high level (FIA F3) security standards of the Tatuus F4. Another safety car on lap 9 enters the track due to a spin by Ian Rodriguez (DRZ Benelli ASD) that involves also Ido Cohen (Muecke Motorsport).

General standings see now Leonardo Lorandi new leader with 239 points, in front of Enzo Fittipaldi with 223 points, Olli Caldwell with 153 and Petr Ptacek with 129. Great move up by Malvestiti, fifth with 126 points.

In the Rookie Trophy standings Petr Ptacek increases advantage with 300 points, followed by the only Rookie apparently able to battle with him, Gianluca Petecof (Prema Theodore Racing) with 207 points. Third, further back, Umberto Laganella (Cram Motorsport), with 138 points.

The next, sixth and second last appointment of the Italian F4 Championship Powered by Abarth will take place in Vallelunga the next 15-16 of September.

Details and standings on www.acisport.it/it/F4/home.