Injury keeps Max from racing at WSK Euro Series in La Conca

Published on 01 July 2011 by Niels Hendrix

After a difficult start to the weekend for CRG-Maxter, the team reacted and got its drivers back on the right track at the third round of the WSK Euro Series 2011. One learns most when challenged and many lessons could be drawn from this atypical meeting, marked by very high temperatures and a phenomenal grip on the recently resurfaced La Conca track. Although the whole team regretted Max Verstappen's withdrawal due to back pains, the young Dutch driver is still leader of the KF3 provisional standings.

After some superb performances shown by Max at the first two meetings of the WSK Euro Series, the CRG team hoped to continue on its winning path at Muro Leccese. But drivers had to face scorching temperatures, which gave the La Conca asphalt an unusual grip. Tyre residues continued to build up along the trajectories, making harder than ever for engineers to find the right set ups. Official drivers were not as competitive as usual.

3rd in timed qualifying and 2nd in the first qualifying heat, Max Verstappen was again one of the favourites to victory in KF3. Determined to consolidate his leadership in the WSK Euro Series, unfortunately he had to stop there, due to severe back pains. Despite the care he received, nothing changed; it must be said that the asphalt grip put the bodies of young drivers under heavy stress. Verstappen kept his first place in the provisional standings and will defend his title on the Zuera circuit at the last meeting in Spain, on 31 July.

Niels Hendrix