After 2nd round at Lonato, Verstappen confirms his leadership in KF3

Published on 29 March 2010 by Niels Hendrix

The second meeting of the WSK Euro Series, which took place on the South Garda Karting Circuit at Lonato with the participation of 254 drivers, showed once more the toughness of this international karting championship. Among the top competitors CRG-Maxter and its drivers, from the young Max Verstappen to very well known champions like Jonathan Thonon or the new entry Norman Nato.

At Lonato the world of karting could definitely understand who is, in the new generation of drivers, the new star in international karting: the talented young driver Max Verstappen, at his debut in the KF3 category and undisputed leader of the championship with the performing CRG-Maxter.
After winning another time in the last heat of the weekend at Lonato, the not yet thirteen year old Dutch driver, son of the former F1 driver Jos Verstappen, won the prefinal rather smoothly and then, in the final, led a wise race: he was second with few laps to go and avoided useless risks keeping the position till the chequered flag. Verstappen's leading position in the championship is now much steadier: he has got 115 points, 45 points ahead of his competitors.
The next meeting of the WSK Euro Series is due for next 18th April at Zuera, Spain.

Max Verstappen: "I did a good race, especially for the championship. I won the prefinal and I was the runner-up of the final after leading the race for the first 16 laps. Then I battled with Albon, but with four laps to go I preferred not to risk anything and to be content with the second place. This is a result which keeps me on the top of the ranking, that's why I'm happy, especially for the championship. Now I'm already thinking about the next race: I hope to keep on this way."

Niels Hendrix