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Motorland 2011 Highlights - FR 3.5 - Race 1

00’00” Jingle

00’03” Robert Wickens #6 (Carlin) claimed the first pole position of the season, after a hard-fought battle with Alexander Rossi #7 (Fortec) at Motorland Aragón. Robert Wickens got off to a flyer, but ran wide in the first bend. Starting from the second row, Daniil Move #24 (P1 Motorsport) took advantage of the mistake. The Russian took control at the front of the race ahead of Alexander Rossi, Robert Wickens, Kevin Korjus #1 () and Albert Costa #12 (Epic Racing).

00’18” In the main field, Anton Nebilitskiy #21 (KMP Racing) came into contact with Arthur Pic #2 (Tech 1 Racing) and was thrown into a roll. The two drivers escaped unharmed, but the safety car was nevertheless called out to allow the two stricken cars to be cleared from the track.

00’31’’ After four laps behind the safety car, the restart was given with Daniil Move retaining his first place ahead of Alexander Rossi and Robert Wickens. Alexander Rossi was however looming very large in Daniil Move’s mirrors, while Kevin Korjus ran wide.

00’’43’’ Brazilian Cesar Ramos #8 (Fortec Motorsport), team-mate’s leader, made a mistake.

00’49’’ Daniil Move was holding firm under the constant attacks from Alexander Rossi, who was himself coming under threat from Robert Wickens. Albert Costa, having shaken off Kevin Korjus, took advantage to regain contact with the lead trio.

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01’03’’ The battle between these four, with lying in wait ready to pounce, went on for several laps. Meanwhile, the crowd were holding their breath in suspense and on lap 11 Alexander Rossi finally found a way through at the end of the pit straight. This put the American out front, with twenty minutes of the race to run, ahead of Daniil Move, Robert Wickens and Albert Costa.

01’15’’ This opening race of the season in 3.5 Series had it all: Suspense, passing manœuvres and comebacks.

01’22’’ Brazilian Cesar Ramos #8 (Fortec Motorsport), team-mate’s leader, made a new mistake !

01’29’’ The rookie Alexander Rossi took his chance to shine and take his first victory in the category.

01’35 ” #7 / ITW Alexander Rossi (USA) – Fortec Motorsport (Language: English)

02’06” Podium ceremony. The American is accompanied by Robert Wickens and Nelson Panciatici (KMP Racing).

02’18” Jingle

02’21 ” End

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Daniil Move was holding firm under the constant attacks from Alexander Rossi, who was himself coming under threat from Robert Wickens. Albert Costa, having shaken off Kevin Korjus, took advantage to regain contact with the lead trio. The battle between these four, with Nelson Panciatici lying in wait ready to pounce, went on for several laps. Meanwhile, the crowd were holding their breath in suspense and on lap 11 Alexander Rossi finally found a way through at the end of the pit straight. This put the American out front, with twenty minutes of the race to run, ahead of Daniil Move, Robert Wickens and Albert Costa. Costa himself was passed on the next lap as the result of an incisive move from Nelson Panciatici.

Once out front, Alexander Rossi pulled away unrelentlessly. Behind him, Robert Wickens finally got the upper hand over Daniil Move to move up into second. Daniil Move slipped back several places as a result of the move as Nelson Panciatici and Albert Costa took their opportunity to get past. The lead four then remained unchanged until the finish. Daniil Move finally finished in fifth, just ahead of Jean-Éric Vergne (Carlin), who started from back in 15th place.