Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

Armaan grabs third place in Super Trofeo Asia Series

Image
Press Trust of India Buriram (Thailand)
Last Updated : May 21 2017 | 9:48 PM IST
Young Indian racer Armaan Ebrahim engine problems to continue his good run in the Super Trofeo Asia Series, clinching a second successive podium at the Chang International Circuit here today.
Spearheading the FFF Racing team in the company of UK's Jack Bartholomew, Armaan did well in Race 2 to take the second place in qualifying. He began strongly but the safety car came out in the third lap and bunched up the field for the next two laps.
Armaan, however, got into his groove thereafter and held on to his second position till the pitstops. Bartholomew took charge of the race at this stage but suffered overheating and the engine went into safe mode.
"I am glad that we managed to take the third place and to pick up a few good points. Overall though, I am disappointed as we lost out on the second position for no fault of ours," Armaan said.
Race 1 was not so rewarding for the FFF duo as Bartholomew started in the fifth place. He maintained good pace, though, to hold on to his position through his stint. After the pitstop, with Armaan at the wheel, the car went into safe mode which meant that he was stuck at 60 kmh for about 300 metres. It cost him 10 seconds.
Despite that, Armaan fought on and overtook GDL Racing's Nigel Farmer at the hairpin in the final round to take the fourth place.

Also Read

First Published: May 21 2017 | 9:48 PM IST

Next Story