R06 – Zandvoort – FIA Formula 3 Race Preview
The historical Zandvoort Park Circuit will be the home to round 6 of the FIA Formula 3 Championship this weekend. PREMA Racing is looking forward to going back to a venue that provided so many great chapters of motorsport history throughout the years.
The Dutch track, located on the North Sea shore just outside Amsterdam, is steeped in history, although a lot has changed since F3 raced there for the last time with positive results for the PREMA stable.
The course will make its debut on the Formula 1 scene and was upgraded with new features, including two spectacular banked corners, turn 3 and 14. Also, the new-spec FIA F3 machinery will be running for the first time there, providing every competitor with new variables.
PREMA Racing is clearly looking for a rebound after a tough weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. Norwegian Dennis Hauger is still leading the championship as he maximized his points score in Belgium, while both Monegasque Arthur Leclerc and Brit Olli Caldwell are looking to capitalize on the potential they showed multiple times over the season and improve their championship position.
With new challenges and opportunities up for grabs, the weekend will be key in shaping up the fight ahead of the 2021 finale.
René Rosin – Team Principal
“Zandvoort brings back some very good memories. Of course, the track has changed, and so have the cars, but it gives us a positive feeling. In addition, the upgrades make it even more special. We aren’t coming from the easiest round of the season at Spa-Francorchamps, so we’re eager to go back out on track and aim for a rebound. With so many new aspects on the table, there will be challenges to deal with, but also good chances. Our drivers showed a globally high level of performance this year, and we think Zandvoort will be a great place to make a further step.”
Weekend Timetable
Friday, September 3rd, 2021
10:05 – Free Practice
13:50 – Qualifying
Saturday, September 4th, 2021
10:35 – Race 1
17:55 – Race 2
Sunday, September 5th, 2021
10:45 – Race 3
Source | Photo: PREMA Racing