F3: Jehan Daruvala Bags Podium In European F3 Season Opener

Indian racing contingent Jehan Daruvala secured a podium in the opening round of the 2018 European Formula 3 series at the Pau Grand Prix in France. In his sophomore year, the young driver qualified fifth on the grid and managed to remain competitive throughout the weekend raking in points in two out of the three races over the weekend.

By Sameer Contractor

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Published on May 14, 2018

Highlights

Jehan Daruvala retired after a suspension failure in Race 1
Jehan finished 6th in Race 2, going on to bag a podium in Race 3
The European F3 Round 2 is scheduled between June 2-3 in Hungary

Indian racer Jehan Daruvala finished on podium in the opening round of the 2018 European Formula 3 series at the Pau Grand Prix in France as the young driver qualified at fifth position on the grid. He managed to maintain it throughout the weekend, raking in points in two out of the three races over the weekend. However, Jehan's run ended prematurely as he had to retire from Race 1 as his car's suspension broke. The sentiment was certainly not uplifting but Daruvala ensured to turn that around in the second race of the weekend. Jehan recovered to sixth position in Race 2 making a strong comeback, while eyeing the podium in his next. After finishing 6th in race 2...P5 to P3 in Race 3