Start into the Formula 3 Euro Series season’s second
half
Track length: 4.307 kilometres
Lap record: 1:32.866 min / Lewis Hamilton 2005
Distance: 26 laps
Winners 2006: Paul di Resta / Charlie Kimball
This weekend, the rounds held at Zandvoort, Netherlands,
will represent the kick-off of the second half of the 2007
Formula 3 Euro Series season. The Dutch 4.307-kilometre circuit
will be the venue of rounds eleven and twelve. Romain Grosjean
(ASM Formule 3) wants to defend his championship lead, in
the two races held at the dune circuit located at the North
Sea shore. He travels to the Netherlands with a five-point
lead over the runner-up, Sébastien Buemi (Mücke
Motorsport). Just two weeks ago, at Mugello, Grosjean replaced
the Swiss as championship leader.
In 2006, both drivers delivered in fine style, in the two
Formula 3 Euro Series rounds at Zandvoort. 21-year old Grosjean
finished fourth in the Saturday round and on Sunday, Buemi
battled his way up from 25th grid position to finish eighth.
In the BP Ultimate Masters of Formula 3 that also was held
at Zandvoort, last year, Switzerland’s 18-year old Swiss
Sébastien Buemi secured third position, with his French
rival Romain Grosjean coming fifth, in his maiden Masters
appearance.
For Renger van der Zande (Prema Powerteam) and Yelmer Buurman
(Manor Motorsport) in particular, the eleventh and twelfth
rounds of the season will be something special. After all,
they are going to contest their home races, at Zandvoort.
Both aim to securing podium finishes.
Renger van der Zande (Prema Powerteam):
“Two weeks ago, at Mugello, my Italian squad, Prema
Powerteam, contested their home races and now, I may look
forward to my home event. I’m extremely motivated as
a lot of friends and sponsors use to attend the Zandvoort
events. Having witnessed the Formula 3 Masters at Zandvoort
five times, I finally have got the chance of contesting a
Formula 3 race here, myself. The track is really varied and
features many different sections and turns. I already have
contested several races, there. Hence, I know the circuit
really well. I hope this will turn out to be a small advantage,
for me.”
The Formula 3 Euro Series is covered live or re-live in 17
countries. Furthermore, Formula 3 Euro Series race résumés
are broadcasted in numerous countries.
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