Dubai: Packed double header Power Weekend at Dubai Autodrome
Dubai, UAE, December 2016: Two international series returned to Dubai Autodrome to feature alongside the best of local motorsport for the National Race Days (NRD) Power Weekend on 9-10 December 2016, which included MRF Challenge, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East along with other competition.
MRF Challenge: Mawson triumphs over Newey and Schumacher
Mick Schumacher was the MRF Challenge championship leader going into the weekend, but the German would be well tested on the Grand Prix Circuit at Dubai Autodrome.
Harrison Newey, who was cheered on by his father and legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey, bagged two out of the four races of the weekend but technical difficulties dropped him from the last race.
Mick Schumacher had a third and fourth place finish on Friday, but two retirements on Saturday meant he lost out on a haul of valuable championship points.
Meanwhile Aussie driver Joey Mawson quietly racked up consistent podium finishes and ended the weekend with a dramatic race win. He now leads the MRF Challenge championship over Newey. Schumacher dropped down to fourth behind Brazilian Felipe Drugovich.
After the final race victory Mawson commented, “The whole weekend has just been great. The car has been great all weekend and I really enjoy driving here at the Dubai Autodrome.”
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East: The Dutchman delivers
Lechner Racing also came to town, bringing with them a squad of race prepared Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars to line up for two races over the weekend. Luxembourg driver Dylan Pereira was hoping to extend his lead in the championship, but Ryan Cullen of Ireland and Dutchman Charlie Frijns foiled his ambitions.
The racing was fierce between the three drivers with Cullen winning on Friday and Frijns taking victory on Saturday. Pereira was always in the mix but failing to get on the podium over the two days cost the driver dearly.
Charlie Frijns of team Frijns Structural Steel ME now leads the championship over Ryan Cullen Pereira slipped to fourth place behind British driver Tom Oliphant.
SOURCE:circuitprodigital
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