20-12-2016, 02:22 PM
A good result for our RBR team, both Andi and me earned good points.
Q – Although I lost out on P2 just by few hundreds, P3 was really OK – especially since my quali time was a personal best.
R – Keeping P3 after the start and keeping out of any troubles was just what I needed. I worked on a setup that allowed me to go w/o a pit stop, so I needed to safe as much tyres as possible. For the first half of the race I first had Dan Bayford behind me and later Jerry who overtook Dan. Jerry was getting a bit closer but I was quite sure that he will pit. And so he did by lap 17 or 18. Gorka and Dj did a pit stop and came out in front and behind me respectively. However, having worn my tyres already and also lacking the skill to match them, I had to let them go again. But now there was no-one in sight behind me. I had a gap of around 30 sec to Jerry behind me. So I drove it home and earned my 3rd podium this season, which is great. However, it wouldn't have been that easy if David Coyne would be around or the Hedlunds. I hope to see you guys around after the holidays.
I wish you all a nice xmas break!
CU in 2017!
Ramon
Q – Although I lost out on P2 just by few hundreds, P3 was really OK – especially since my quali time was a personal best.
R – Keeping P3 after the start and keeping out of any troubles was just what I needed. I worked on a setup that allowed me to go w/o a pit stop, so I needed to safe as much tyres as possible. For the first half of the race I first had Dan Bayford behind me and later Jerry who overtook Dan. Jerry was getting a bit closer but I was quite sure that he will pit. And so he did by lap 17 or 18. Gorka and Dj did a pit stop and came out in front and behind me respectively. However, having worn my tyres already and also lacking the skill to match them, I had to let them go again. But now there was no-one in sight behind me. I had a gap of around 30 sec to Jerry behind me. So I drove it home and earned my 3rd podium this season, which is great. However, it wouldn't have been that easy if David Coyne would be around or the Hedlunds. I hope to see you guys around after the holidays.
I wish you all a nice xmas break!
CU in 2017!
Ramon