Gran Premio de España: Sunday

3 weeks ago

Le0pard Racing completes the Spanish Grand Prix with Adrián Fernández finishing today’s race in 6th place while Ángel Piqueras does so in 10th:

The sun welcomed us today for race day at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto.
Le0pard Racing started today’s race from the second and fourth rows of the grid, with Ángel Piqueras sitting in the 6th spot and Adrián Fernández in the 12th.
On a difficult start to the race, Ángel Piqueras dropped down a few positions, sitting in 10th. Adrián Fernández, for his part, held on to his starting position.
One behind the other, both Le0pard riders started to push from 10th and 11th, with Adrián Fernández in front.
As the laps went by, both Spaniards tried to improve their rhythm, with Adrián Fernández moving up to 7th with 6 laps to go. Ángel Piqueras struggled a bit more in comparison, staying in 11th.
Adrián Fernández took the lead in his group and pushed hard to end up catching the group ahead of them, closing the gap and finishing today’s race in 6th position.
Ángel Piqueras remained in 11th place in the final stages of the race, but crossed the finish line in 10th position at the end.
See you in two weeks time in Le Mans!

“I’m happy with today’s result. The track was not in the best conditions and today we learned that we need to finish races to keep improving. It’s been amazing to race in front of this incredible crowd!”

Adrián Fernández

6th

“Today wasn’t what we expected. I had a difficult start to the race and that determined our race. Also, I think the tyre choice was not the best. We will keep working hard looking ahead to Le Mans!”