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Formula 3 rookie Ryan Lewis continued his domination of the Avon Tyres British Formula 3 Scholarship with a stunning pole position for tomorrow's third round at Silverstone. The 19 year-old from Royston, Hertfordshire posted a time of 1min 17.009secs more than seven tenths ahead of his nearest rival to claim his third consecutive pole position slot.
The reigning Formula Palmer Audi Champion in his first season in the UK's premier single seater championship took double victory in the series openers at Donington two weeks ago and despite being apprehensive going into his first ever race on the Silverstone International circuit dominated the 30 minute session.
Driving a T-Sport Dallara Mugen-Honda the teenager, who celebrates his 20th birthday next week, pulled out all the stops in the opening minutes to firmly establish himself as the title favourite. “I was a little apprehensive about racing here this weekend,” said Ryan. “Yesterday was my first time on the International circuit and I'd never even seen the track before the test, the only experience I'd had of it was on the Playstation!
But the circuit is great, really quick in places which I like, and we made a few changes after yesterday's session, particularly for the quick sections, which really paid off. In F3 qualifying you really have to go for it, flat out, in the first few laps to set a decent time and I'm very happy with how it all went today.”
Qualifying for tomorrow's second race will take place this afternoon at 14.40 with the races tomorrow at 11.20 and 14.45.
Qualifying for Race 1
1. RYAN LEWIS BES Dallara F301 Mugen-Honda 1:17.009
2. Stephen Jelley Dallara F301 Opel Spiess 1:17.733
3. Adam Langley-Khan Dallara F301 Mugen-Honda 1:18.142
4. Barton Mawer Dallara F301 Opel Spiess 1:18.172
5. Vasilije Calasan Dallara F301 Mugen-Honda 1:18.454
6. Lars Sexton Dallara F301 Mugen-Honda 1:19.032
Avon Tyres British Scholarship Points after 2 rounds
1. RYAN LEWIS 42
2. Stephen Jelley 23
3. Ajit Kumar 18
4. Barton Mawer 15
5. Adam Langley-Khan 12
6. Vasilije Casalan 10
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17 April 2004
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