Finland’s formula promise Tuukka Taponen was a fine second on the Imola track, but had to yield to the Brazilian driver leading the series.
The Finnish top promise of formulas Tuukka Taponen continued his convincing performance in the European Formula Regional series, when the season of the class resumed after a long summer break at the legendary Imola circuit.
The Finnish driver of R-ace GP, who started fourth on the grid, improved two places, but could not do anything to the winner of the race and the overwhelming leader of the series For Rafael Camara. The Brazilian received a five-second time penalty for a stolen start, but managed to keep his first place.
Fourth, the second race of the last race weekend will be run in Imola on Sunday. Taponen, who belongs to the Ferrari academy, is solidly second in the series, 37 points behind the third Brando Badoeria above.
However, the difference to Camara’s first place is 59 points, with seven starts remaining. 17-year-old Taponen has won Four times this season and has been second twice.