Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup: Newcomer Flynt Schuring secures pole position in Barcelona qualifying round
In Barcelona, Flynt Schuring, a rookie from the Schumacher CLRT team, clinched the pole position for the third round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, breaking the 2018 qualifying record set by Michael Ammermüller by an impressive 3.5 seconds. Schuring employed a unique strategy, waiting longer to hit the track, allowing him to capitalize on the clear track.
Standing beside Schuring on the front row is his teammate, Porsche Junior Alessandro Ghiretti. Although Ghiretti's best lap time was disqualified, starting alongside his teammate in the first row is not a disadvantageous position for the Frenchman.
Robert de Haan and Huub van Eijndhoven of BWT Lechner Racing and Team GP Elite, respectively, will start from the third and fourth positions during Sunday's race. De Haan, who won last year's Monaco race, lamented the close competition, acknowledging that they require more performance to garner top positions.
Theo Oeverhaus, another Porsche Junior, initially secured a spot on the front row but was moved back to the 13th position due to exceeding the track limits, setting up a challenging race for him. Keagan Masters, who achieved the same lap time as Schuring, found himself penalized for a collision in Monaco and disqualified due to insufficient ground clearance, resulting in a last-place start for the race tomorrow.
The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup qualifying session was competitively contested, as the top 20 drivers were separated by mere tenths of a second. With the start taking place on Sunday at 11:45 AM, spanning 69.855 kilometers, or a maximum race duration of 30 minutes plus one lap, spectators can expect an exhilarating race.
Live coverage of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup season opener will be available on Eurosport, Sky Sport, and the streaming service f1tv.formula1.com, while live timing can be found on the Porsche Motorsport Hub. For those seeking more information, the official Porsche Motorsport website offers the latest results and championship standings, while the newsroom section on the Porsche Newsroom provides detailed race reports, qualifying results, and event summaries. The Supercup's official Instagram account offers race highlights and behind-the-scenes content, while the official results PDF can be downloaded from the Porsche Motorsport results page for a comprehensive overview, including all qualifying positions and full race classifications.
Other sports enthusiasts might also be interested in watching the racing event of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, as it's not just about Schuring and his rivals, but includes other Porsche Juniors like Alessandro Ghiretti and Theo Oeverhaus. Abu Dhabi's Yapture Pouleslower, for instance, who will be starting from the fifth position on the grid, could be a contender to watch for other sports fans.
