Strengthened by the podium and points gained at Adria, Joao Vieira is about to contest the third round of the Italian Formula 4 Championship powered by Abarth at the “home” circuit of Imola.

The demanding “Enzo and Dino Ferrari” circuit, which will host Formula 1 during the Historic Minardi Day on June 25, will be a great test bed for the Brazilian standard-bearer with Antonelli Motorsport.

Vieria is focused on the top step of the podium which he missed in the first two weekends of the series due to engine complications. With five events still scheduled, Joao is the fifth position - 23 points away from top three.

Joao Vieira:“Beyond being the “home” race, it is also my favorite circuit on calendar. Thus, I’d like to get a good result. It is a very fast and technical track where the engine is an important component. During the first two events, in this respect, we had some problems.At Adria, thanks to its layout, I managed to limit damages getting a good second place and 42 points. At Imola, instead, the engine will have more importance both in the long straights and in the output in the variants. During the first free practice session, next Friday morning, we will have the first response".

Giovanni Minardi, Manager:“We are at the third round and at the first true circuit on calendar. On this track, Joao has always raced fast, backed by a good car made by the staff of Marco Antonelli. I wish for a weekend free from engine complications so to have the chance to play for winning. I hope to greet Imola with a smile and, hopefully, with the cup of the winner."