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BRDC Rising Star Jonathan Kennard continued his domination in
this weekend's Visma Software Formula Palmer Audi Championship
rounds at Monza, notching up a superb victory in round 4 to move
into the lead of the Championship. The 18 year-old from
Tunbridge Well, led from pole into the first chicane but came under
pressure from Stuart Prior on the second lap, the latter diving up
the inside at the first chicane and forcing Kennard wide.
American Sergey Shleikin capitalised on Jonathan's lack of
momentum to move ahead into third but Kennard maintained his cool
to keep on his tail, retaking the position with a stunning move
round the outside at Curva Grande. Up ahead Prior spun out giving
Jonathan the race lead on lap 6 which he held to the flag to take
his second win of the weekend.
"That was a bit tougher than the first race that's for sure,"
said Jonathan at the finish. "I made a good start and things
were looking good until Prior made a move down the inside and
pushed me wide, allowing Shleikin through. When Stuart threw
it off the track I knew all I had to worry about was Shleikin and
to be fair he was quick, I can see I'm going to have some good
battles with him."
| Results for Race Four - 10
Laps |
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| 1. Jonathan Kennard |
19:04.962
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| 2. Sergey Shleikin |
19:05.322
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| 3. Mark Johnston |
19:15.067
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| 4. Chris Hyman |
19:20.128
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| 5. Chris
Pennington |
19:27.873
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| 6. Alexander Turumin |
19:29.408
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| Championship positions after 4
Rounds |
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| 1 Jonathan Kennard |
88
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| 2 Rob Jenkinson |
67
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| 3= Sergey Shleikin |
54
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| 3= Chris Hyman |
54
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| 5= Karim Ojjeh |
52
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| 5= Chris
Pennington |
52
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