Fil-Swiss nabs first GP3 Series win

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Marlo Stockinger is the first Filipino to win in the famous Monte Carlo circuit.

A FIRST. Marlon Stockinger wins the top prize in the GP3 series race.

MANILA, Philippines – For the first time, the Lupang Hinirang was played on a European race podium as Filipino-Swiss driver Marlon Stockinger grabbed the top prize at the second GP3 series race of the weekend in Monte Carlo. He is the first Filipino to win in the famous circuit.

It was a dramatic race with Portuguese rival Antonio Felix dela Costa pressuring him all throughout the race, but the 21-year-old driver representing the Status Grand Prix team maintained his composure and showed an excellent performance throughout the race. He led the entire race starting from pole position until the finish, even setting the fastest lap at the 11th lap.

Two major collisions occurred in the race, with the second one forcing the 18-lap race to be prematurely ended after 14 laps due to safety concerns over a damaged fence. But despite the abrupt end, Stockinger was still in a good position to finish first.

He said, “The race was pretty close. Having fastest lap was good – it showed that I could have kept the lead even if the race had run to the finish and also proved that the team did a great job. I couldn’t have done it without those guys.”

For Stockinger, his dreams are finally becoming reality. “This is something that has only previously happened in my dreams! To stand on the podium steps in Monaco, where people like Ayrton Senna once stood, is mindblowing. And for it to be after my first win in GP3 is incredible!”

With this win, Stockinger moves up to 3rd place in the Driver’s Championship standings with 39 points, behind Australian Mitch Evans with 43 points and Finnish Aaro Vainio with 54 points. This also moves Stockinger’s team, Status Grand Prix, to 3rd place in the teams’ championship.

The next round of the GP3 series will be held in Valencia on June 22-24. – Rappler.com

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