Motorsport: GP3 podium for Jenzer team

Kevin Jörg's second place on the grid raised high expectations for his very first GP3 race in Barcelona. But neither he nor his DAMS teammate Jake Hughes were able to take advantage of the excellent starting position. Because the front rows had to wait a long time for the start signal after the formation lap, the V6 engine of Kevin Jörg's GP3 race car, which had become hot, fell into safety mode. This reduced the revs, which was reflected in two lost positions at the start. The Weesner had to give up two more places on the first lap, but held fifth place to the finish.

Kevin Jörg wants improvement in starts and pace
The Swiss didn't manage much better on the first lap in the second race either, so he had to settle for seventh place: "At least I scored twice, and my speed in qualifying was also very good, which gives me confidence for the remaining races. I will use the tests on June 7 and 8 at the Red Bull Ring, where the next GP3 races will be held at the beginning of July, to improve my starts and race pace."

Strong second place for Jenzer junior Oscar Tunjo
Of the three foreign pilots from the Jenzer team, Oscar Tunjo did best. As eighth in the first race, the Colombian secured pole position for the second race according to the regulations. Because he concentrated on Jake Dennis, who was placed behind him, at the start, Alexander Albon, who had started third, took advantage of the situation and dashed into the lead. Despite constant pressure from Tunjo, he never relinquished the lead. Andreas Jenzer, however, could also live well with second place and the fastest lap of his South American protégé. Ralph Boschung, who drove for the GP3 team from Lyss in 2015 and opted for a Finnish squad this year, finished tenth twice.

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