Formula 3 Euro Series 2005 - R3 Spa - Race Round-Up

Third seasonal race of the Formula 3 Euro Series 2005 Championship and first points for Belgian driver Greg Franchi, who was seventh in race 2. Also Frenchman Franck Perera obtained points as he finished the two races in the eighth and sixth place, respectively. Unfortunate weekend for Italian Marco Bonanomi. The driver born in Lecco, after a good session of free practice, went out of track in the Eau Rouge bend during the second qualifying session and damaged the vehicle, which affected his position in the starting grid for race 1. Our three drivers were competitive on a dry track. Once more, the poor performances in the qualifying sessions had an effect on the race result.
Davide De Gobbi, Prema Team Manager: " Once again I am not satisfied with the overall result since I know the potentialities at our disposal. We must really make a serious analysis. The Championship is still long and we must try to compensate for our poor results, from next weekend onwards."

Greg Franchi: "First points in the difficult Formula 3 Euro Series Championship. The weekend started well with the pre-event tests where I was competitive. The Team worked very well and gave me a good vehicle. Unfortunately, my mistake in the first qualifying session affected the result. Now, we must look ahead and carry on working hard in order to improve."

Marco Bonanomi: "Once again it was an unlucky weekend. The result of the whole weekend was affected by the accident in the Eau Rouge bend where I damaged the vehicle. I was taken to hospital for a check up. I am not in optimal conditions yet, but I will try to be all right for the next event in Monaco."

Franck Perera: "Two results in the scoring zone is not the maximum for me. We must absolutely improve and be protagonist again, from next weekend, in Monte Carlo where we will run together with the Formula 1 Championship."