FIA F2 Championship, Spa-Francorchamps, Sprint Race Report

Team Trident teammates end challenging trip to the Ardennes with another top-10 finish

The Team Trident drivers delivered good performances in the final race of the weekend, completing the eighth round of the FIA ​​Formula 2 Championship at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps track. Once again, the Italian squad took home a top-ten placement with a tenth place finish by 19-year-old American Santino Ferrucci. After ending up ninth Feature Race, the Connecticut-based teenager impressed in today's sprint heat with to a troublefree ride and a solid race pace. Malaysian 23-year-old Nabil Jeffri finished the Sprint Race in 15th position, expressing himself on good levels for part of his run. Now the two drivers will analyze the data collected in Belgium with the technical staff to prepare for the team’s home race at Monza, on another super fast track.

Giacomo Ricci, Team Manager:
“The Team Trident technical staff worked well with both drivers and the cars cars showed a fast race pace. After the two points scored yesterday, Santino Ferrucci ended up in the top ten again. Considering that he is only its second race meeting in the series, his results are absolutely brilliant. Nabil Jeffri put up a positive showing at times and he’s still looking for the first seasonal points. Now the goal is to prepare well with our drivers for next weekend’s home race."

GP3 Series, Spa-Francorchamps, Sprint Race Report

In front of the Belgian Grand Prix audience, the Team Trident drivers were again the stars of the day. Giuliano Alesi took his third win of the season and Ryan Tveter secured third place on the podium.

Team Trident and Giuliano Alesi confirmed their position among the frontrunners of the GP3 Series championship with a stunning victory at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps track, the most challenging venue of the season. On the Belgian circuit, traditionally an outstanding proving ground for young drivers, the seventeen-year-old, supported by the Ferrari Driver Academy, cruised to the top of the podium while team-mate Ryan Tveter was back to P3 again to repeat his Hungaroring antics.

F2 Championship, Spa Francorchamps, Feature Race Report

Santino Ferrucci and Nabil Jeffri stay close to the top ten at the end of a solid performance.

In the eighth round of the FIA ​​Formula 2 Championship, scheduled at the fascinating and fascinating Spa-Francorchamps venue, the Team Trident drivers experienced positive runs in a positive overall performance that saw them barely miss the points zone at the end of a very intense Sprint Race with different strategies. Santino Ferrucci confirmed his remarkable potential while keeping up on the levels of the previous outing at Budapest, when the American secured two points at his debut in the series. After taking-off from the 12th place on the grid, the Team Haas F1 development driver made no mistakes at the start and kept a steady race pace that allowed him to cross the line in 11th place. Malaysian Nabil Jeffri had an equally convincing run. The 23-year-old Kuala Lumpur-based racer, who, like Ferrucci, started off with the hardest tire compound and then kept a competitive pace that enabled him to cross the line in 13th place. Now the two Trident teammates will analyze the data collected with their technical staff to define every aspect of tomorrow's Sprint Race.

Giacomo Ricci, Team Manager:
“Despite being only at his second run in the series, Santino Ferrucci did not make a single mistake and delivered a great performance once again. I was impressed by Nabil Jeffri, who posted some really remarkable laptimes. For tomorrow's race 2, our goal is to make it to the top ten."

GP3 Series, Spa Francorchamps, Feature Race Report

With three drivers in the first seven positions, and all the cars in the points zone, the Trident Team retained its position as a benchmark in the GP3 Series. With a convincing comeback, Giuliano Alesi secured P2 on the grid for tomorrow's race, when he will aim for his the third win of the season.

The Team Trident drivers were once again among the most competitive of the GP3 Series field in the series’ first race the Belgian Spa-Francorchamps track. The four racers field by the northern Italian squad made it to the points zone, deservingly earning the second, third, fourth and tenth position on the grid for the Sprint Race which will kick off tomorrow morning in front of the huge audience of the Belgian Grand Prix. In today’s eventful Feature Race, Frenchman Dorian Boccolacci took a convincing fifth place after a long battle with teammate Ryan Tveter, who ended up right behind him. Both of them gained a position compared to the starting grid. Giuliano Alesi delivered an impressive recovery from the 12th spot on the grid to a seventh place, confirming his excellent form and strengthening his fifth place in the driver standings. The Ferrari Driver Academy man, aiming for his third win of the season, will take-off from the front row tomorrow ahead of Tveter and Boccolacci. Very positive notes also came from Swissman Kevin Joerg, who rounded out the top-10 at his fifth consecutive points finish.

Giacomo Ricci, Team Manager:
“All our drivers once again proved to be very consistent in today’s race. They did a great job with Team Trident's technical staff and made sure that they were in a good position on the grid of tomorrow's Sprint Race. Among the many positives, I was really impressed by the excellent race pace and by the solid comeback put together by Giuliano Alesi."

Alesi, who took-off from the second place on the grid, went into the lead at the first corner. Once in control of the race, the Avignon-based youngster kept a very high pace to stay safe from the attacks of his pursuers. With his third win of the season, Giuliano is now is fourth in the driver rankings. Ryan Tveter's performance was equally impressive, as the American celebrated on the third step of the podium after starting P3. Swissman Kevin Jörg, who took eighth position and his sixth consecutive points finish, had a remarkable run confirming the dependability of Team Trident. Unfortunately, Dorian Boccolacci suffered tougher fortunes. The Frenchman had great potential, but was involved in a contact by one of his rivals, who was later penalized by the stewards.

Giacomo Ricci, Team Manager:
"Today we achieved an undisputed result on a track that is not only challenging, but also very complete in its features. Giuliano Alesi reiterated his value by winning his third race of the season with an impressive race pace and a great strategy. The 17-year-old Frenchman proved that his work with the Ferrari Driver Academy and the Team Trident is definitely paying its dividends. With another podium finish, Ryan Tveter has become a constant feature among the frontrunners, and the sixth consecutive points finish for Kevin Jörg is also very positive. I am, however, sorry for the incident that involved Dorian Boccolacci, who had very high potential. Now we will concentrate on preparing in the best possible way for our home race in Monza, which is scheduled for the next weekend."

GP3 Spa Sprint Race Report
In front of the Belgian Grand Prix audience, the Team Trident drivers were again the stars of the day. Giuliano Alesi took his third win of the season and Ryan Tveter secured third place on the podium.

Team Trident and Giuliano Alesi confirmed their position among the frontrunners of the GP3 Series championship with a stunning victory at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps track, the most challenging venue of the season. On the Belgian circuit, traditionally an outstanding proving ground for young drivers, the seventeen-year-old, supported by the Ferrari Driver Academy, cruised to the top of the podium while team-mate Ryan Tveter was back to P3 again to repeat his Hungaroring antics.

Alesi, who took-off from the second place on the grid, went into the lead at the first corner. Once in control of the race, the Avignon-based youngster kept a very high pace to stay safe from the attacks of his pursuers. With his third win of the season, Giuliano is now is fourth in the driver rankings. Ryan Tveter's performance was equally impressive, as the American celebrated on the third step of the podium after starting P3. Swissman Kevin Jörg, who took eighth position and his sixth consecutive points finish, had a remarkable run confirming the dependability of Team Trident. Unfortunately, Dorian Boccolacci suffered tougher fortunes. The Frenchman had great potential, but was involved in a contact by one of his rivals, who was later penalized by the stewards.

Giacomo Ricci, Team Manager:
"Today we achieved an undisputed result on a track that is not only challenging, but also very complete in its features. Giuliano Alesi reiterated his value by winning his third race of the season with an impressive race pace and a great strategy. The 17-year-old Frenchman proved that his work with the Ferrari Driver Academy and the Team Trident is definitely paying its dividends. With another podium finish, Ryan Tveter has become a constant feature among the frontrunners, and the sixth consecutive points finish for Kevin Jörg is also very positive. I am, however, sorry for the incident that involved Dorian Boccolacci, who had very high potential. Now we will concentrate on preparing in the best possible way for our home race in Monza, which is scheduled for the next weekend."