GP3 Series Opening Race

Circuit De Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

May 11-13, 2012

The GP3 has already started its series. The race begun in Barcelona,Spain with 9 teams and 26 drivers. One of which is our very own Filipino-Swiss racer, Marlon Stocinger, who is representing the Philippines in the international European Racing series. The drivers had their pre-test/practice the day before the qualifying race and Stockinger finished 10th postion. (statusgp)

In the qualifying race, Stockinger finished 5th position that gave him the opportunity to have his first podium. The Filipino-Swiss, who was fifth on the grid, made a strong start to move up to fourth. He was then promoted to second when two cars in front were penalised for false starts. After a safety-car period, he chased hard for victory and finished just 2.6 seconds behind the race winner.(statusgp)

The result means that Stockinger is the first Philippines national to finish on the podium in a major European single-seater series and at a Formula 1 race weekend.

But unfortunately, Stockinger had some technical issues on the start of the race 2. He was the fastest lap but it wasn't enough and making him ended up 19th position.

 

Chris Wassermann

 

practice race

 

with friend and dad, Tom Stockinger

 

The Official 2012 Grand Prix DRIVERS

sources: GP3series, MarlonStockinger