The Spanish pilot Mari Boya achieved his first victory in the Barcelona Formula 3 Sprint Race, which took place in his home country. The race, consisting of 21 laps, ended under a safety car due to the chaotic nature of the event.
Initially, Santiago Ramos led the pack until colliding with his teammate Sami Meguetounif, allowing Boya to take the lead. Boya managed to hold off Alex Dunne, who was eager to secure second place. This victory made Boya the ninth different winner in the nine races of the 2024 season.
Ramos, who had secured his second reverse grid position, started the race strongly, quickly maneuvering his Trident in the first corner. Meguetounif maintained his second-place position, with Boya close behind in third.
During the first lap, Goethe managed to gain three positions, while Sebastian Montoya impressively recovered from a penalty in qualifying, climbing from 26th to 12th place.
On the second lap, an exciting four-car battle took place at Turn 1, where Christian Mansell executed a remarkable move, overtaking three drivers to secure 13th place.
Unfortunately, contact between the Trident drivers resulted in a safety car being deployed on lap 3. Meguetounif made contact with the Mexican driver while attempting to overtake on the inside of Turn 1. As a result, both Trident drivers had to concede their positions to Boya, while Ramos had to make a pit stop to repair the damage.
Nikita Bedrin from PHM Racing also had to retire from the race after colliding with Callum Voisin from Rodin during the yellow flag period.
Ramos returned to the race in last place, while Meguetounif had to retire early.
Boya led the pack during the safety car restart, showcasing his skills as he quickly navigated through the final corner on lap 8 and took a dominant lead ahead of Dunne from MP Motorsport.
A battle unfolded between Arvid Lindblad and Leonardo Fornaroli from Trident for seventh place, with the two drivers swapping positions at Turn 3.
On lap 9, Boya set the fastest lap time, but Dunne remained within the DRS (Drag Reduction System) zone, facing pressure from Goethe who was closing in.
Martinius Stenshorne pulled off an impressive maneuver around Laurens Van Hoepen on lap 10, leaving the ART Grand Prix driver vulnerable to Noel Leon at Turn 5.
Montoya continued his impressive recovery, climbing 14 positions by lap 12 and finding himself in 13th place just behind Mansell.
The group started to close in on the race leaders during lap 13, creating a large train of cars using the DRS system, resulting in a tightly packed grid.
Browning skillfully maneuvered his Hitech Pule Eight car around the outside of Mansell at Turn 12, but unfortunately lost control on lap 14 as he approached Turn 3.
The current championship leader, Gabriele Mini, found himself in 11th place, resisting Montoya’s determination on lap 15.
Dunne came close to catching Boya as they exited Turn 1 on lap 16, but the local hero managed to find a narrow gap and get ahead of the MP Motorsport driver.
With only five laps remaining, Goethe fell out of the DRS zone of second-placed Dunne, while facing pressure from the approaching Stenshorne.
A slight contact between Montoya and Mini as they exited Turn 4 on lap 18 resulted in Mini going off track, dragging both cars into the gravel.
The championship leader was forced to retire from the race, while Montoya’s impressive recovery, which almost secured him points, was in vain.
A safety car was deployed on lap 19, bringing the pack back together and making Boya vulnerable to Dunne, who was eager for a victory.
Stenshorne moved up to third place, finishing ahead of Van Hoepen in fourth, who pushed Leon into fifth place.
The race winner, Fornaroli, crossed the finish line in seventh place, ahead of championship contender Beganovic, who overtook Lindblad to claim ninth place.
Tim Tramnitz secured tenth position, with Mansell and Browning scoring points.
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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo made history once again by scoring his 800th goal in his career during the match against Barcelona. The Portuguese player, who currently plays for Manchester United, achieved this impressive milestone at the age of 38. Ronaldo is known for his exceptional skills and goal-scoring ability, and this feat only reinforces his position as one of the greatest players of all time.
Ronaldo’s historic goal came in the 65th minute of the second half, when he received a precise pass from his teammate and finished with finesse. The crowd went wild with this display of talent from the superstar, who had already achieved numerous titles and records throughout his career.
With this goal, Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the third player to reach the 800-goal mark in the history of soccer. He is only behind Pelé, who scored 1,000 goals, and Romário, with 900 goals. This achievement is a testament to Ronaldo’s talent and dedication to the sport, and will certainly be remembered for many years to come.
In addition to his individual achievements, Ronaldo is also a player of great importance to his team. His presence on the field brings confidence and inspiration to his teammates, and his exceptional performance is a key piece in Manchester United’s success. With his leadership and skill, he has helped the team achieve important victories and reach their goals.
At 38 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy expectations and show that he still has a lot to offer to football. His records and achievements are a legacy for the sport, and his determination and passion for the game are examples for all young players who dream of following in his footsteps. The football world eagerly awaits more incredible feats from Ronaldo as he continues to write his story in the sport.
