Christo Returns to Formula 3 For Season Start
7th Jun 2011
Sutton Coldfield-based racing driver Riki Christodoulou has made a beginning of season return to race in the British International Formula 3 series.
Starting at the classic Italian track in Monza, ‘Christo’ had a strong first weekend on a circuit which he had not previously raced on. Despite the onset of a few problems during the event, he managed to finish comfortably in his first competitive Formula 3 drive since 2009.
Back on home soil, the venue for the second race of the season was Oulton. Christo suffered in testing and qualifying, but scored a great result in the race with an outright win. On the podium he was joined by Hitech Racing teammate, sealing an enjoyable 1st-2nd victory for the team.
At the third meet at Snetterton there were more curveballs in testing, and the weekend didn’t seem to be getting off to a good start. However with a few changes to the setup, a decent result in qualifying, and a bit of hard graft, Christo managed to pull it back to seal admirable 3rd and 4th place finishes, and picked up a fresh crop of championship points in the process.
Riki will take to the track again on the 8th June for testing at Rockingham. With an optimistic outlook, he hopes to race at the next championship event at the Brands Hatch GP circuit soon after, and is keen of develop his early season successes into further victories in the next stages of the 2011 championship.
About Riki Christo
Riki Christodoulou has been racing as long as he can remember. Through karts, Formula Renault and now in the British Formula 3 International series. Riki continues to compete in top flight motorsport as one of the UK’s most promising young racing car drivers.
