GP2 Series 5ª Ronda Silverstone / 2ª Carrera / Super Nova / Andy Soucek y Alvaro Parente no terminan la carrera
Julio 6, 2008 – 11:21 am | por admin |06/07/2008 –El tiempo demostró ser un factor crucial en la carrera al sprint de GP2 en Silverstone esta mañana. Las fuertes lluvias de esta mañana se han llevado los puntos que el equipo quería conseguir.
Alvaro Parente no ha completado ninguna vuelta y se ha que dado atascado en la grava.
Andy Soucek, que ha ganado 7 posiciones porque partiendo desde su 12 ª posición de parrilla cuando la pista comenzó a secarse, Andy llegó a la 5, detrás de Mike Conway (ART). Cuando ha empezado a llover de nuevo, Andy ha defendido su posición de Vitaly Petrov (Barwa Campos), pero se vio obligado ha abrirse y perdió el control, golpeando en las barreras, y terminando su carrera.
GP2 Championship 2008
Silverstone Sprint Race – Sunday 6th July
Weather proved to be a crucial factor in the GP2 sprint race at Silverstone this morning. Heavy rain drenched the track and dampened any hope the Super Nova team had of scoring some precious championship points this weekend.
Poor visibility and slippery conditions forced a total of 11 cars off the track and out of the race, which sadly included the Super Nova pair. Alvaro Parente barely got off the grid before his path was blocked and his front wing got clipped, causing damage. He continued on, but exited onto the gravel avoiding another car as it spun ahead of him, where he got stuck & ending his race early.
Andy Soucek began confidently, making up seven positions from his 12th place grid position, within the first few laps. As the track began to dry, Andy settled into the race running 5th, behind Mike Conway (ART). As the heavens opened again, Andy fiercely defending his position from Vitaly Petrov (Barwa Intl Campos) but was forced wide onto the curb and lost control, slamming into the barriers, and sadly ending his race.
Team Principal David Sears “After a terrible race on Saturday Super Nova team had an atrocious race in the rain, with both cars crashing out. No points & no prizes. Alvaro Parente went out early in the race, & sadly Andy Soucek went off with a big accident while dicing with Petrov while he was in 5th place. The rain conditions were awful for everybody. Bruno Senna wins another race in convincing style, emulating his famous uncle in similar conditions.”
Alvaro Parente DNF “What can I say. It’s so disappointing, but before I knew it two cars spun in front of me and I had no where to go. The conditions were terrible today. It’s a weekend to forget and look ahead towards Hockenheim.”
Andy Soucek DNF “My start was ok and I passed a few and gained a few places as cars spun off. As the track dried the car felt really good, but as it began to rain down hard, it was just impossible to control. Petrov passed cleanly, but I was then forced onto the curb and just lost it. Looking a head to Hockenheim, I hope we can do much better there. I have never driven there before, but I intend to study the track hard.”
Fuente: Super Nova
