Slipstream duels in the Ardennes

Drexler-Automotive Formula Cup - Spa Francorchamps (BEL)

The Drexler Formula Cup comes to Spa Francorchamps for its 4th round next weekend (25-27.06.2021). 2017 was the last time the event was held in the Ardennes under the banner of the REMUS Formula Cup. "It's almost a good tradition that we race at the Spa Summer Classic. Of course, we are looking forward to top-class duels on the Ardennes rollercoaster," says coordinator Franz Wöss. The 7.004-kilometre Formula 1 circuit has always been considered a special attraction. More than 30 Formula cars are expected. Drivers from 10 nations will be there to provide excitement in both sprint races. How could it be otherwise, Formula 3 will be very strongly represented.

Photo: Martin Berrang

After the first three rounds, Stefan Fürtbauer (Franz Wöss Racing) is leading the Drexler Formula 3 Cup standings. Close behind are Sandro Zeller (Jo Zeller Racing) and Thomas Aregger (Franz Wöss Racing), two Swiss F3 drivers within striking distance. In the Drexler Formula 3 Open, Vladimir Netusil (Effective Racing) has pulled ahead of Paolo Brajnik, Jano Magyar (Magyar Racing) and Christian Wachter (Rennsport Wachter). Patrick Schober (Procar Motorsport) wants to defend his lead in the Formula 4 standings in Spa. His closest rival is Benjamin Berta (Gender Racing). The Hungarian was not present at the Salzburgring and wants to close the gap to Schober in Belgium. In the Drexler Formula 3 Trophy ranking, Prof.Dr.Ralph Pütz is in the lead and wants to defend it successfully in Spa. There are also new names in the Formula 3 field. Andrea Benalli and Alesandro Bracalente are leading the force from the Italian Formula 3. Markus Lehmann (Speed Center) and his team bring seven Formula 3 cars to the Ardennes. In the Formula Renault standings, Jorden Dolischka (Top Speed) took the lead after the Salzburgring weekend. Behind him lurk Dr.Norbert Groer (Team Hoffmann Racing), as well as Robert Siska (Franz Wöss Racing) and Stephan Glaser (Jo Zeller Racing). On Friday (25.06.), two free practice sessions are scheduled for the Drexler Formula Cup at 10.25 and 13.55 hrs. Qualifying will follow in the late afternoon at 17.25 hrs. On Saturday (26.06.), the 1st round of the Drexler Formula Cup will take place at 14.10 hrs. The 2nd race will take place on Sunday (27.06.) at 10.45 am.

RS.22.06.2021
(Press Drexler Formula Cup)