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[Formula Renault, UK] Knockhill Weekend Ends On A High For Rapid Bratt |
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Monday, 19 June 2006 |
KNOCKHILL WEEKEND ENDS ON A HIGH FOR RAPID BRATT
Will Bratt conquered driving rain and very difficult track conditions at Knockhill Circuit in Scotland this afternoon en route to a richly deserved fourth position during round eight of the Formula Renault UK Championship.
The 18-year-old Bloxham School pupil, who will sit no less than five separate A-level exams tomorrow, produced one of his most impressive outings of the season so far during the second of today’s races, rising from ninth on the grid to fourth place and missing out on his second Formula Renault UK career podium by just 1.8 seconds.
Round eight was notable, however, for a serious three-car collision on the start/finish straight which occurred close to the pitlane entrance. On the grounds of safety, the Clerk of the Course declared the race a result after just seven laps and, thankfully, none of the drivers involved were badly injured.
In the earlier seventh round, which was re-started after eight laps when former series leader Jeremy Metcalfe went off the circuit fairly heavily, Will ran strongly in the top six after a tremendous start from row three but was forced into a spin on the fourth lap after being hit from behind as he made a bid to pass rival Sam Bird.
Recovering at the tail of the field, the Adderbury teenager faced a tough battle to recover any championship points from the race at the re-start but he did well to make his way into the top 18 before then being promoted to 16th on the results sheets after Josh Fisher and Franck Mailleux were both excluded for separate infringements.
Commenting on the weekend, the Scorpio ace said:
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