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Rodolfo Avila travelled to Germany to race in Recaro F3 Cup Eurospeedway Lausitz event aiming to prepare for the Macau Grand Prix F3 race in the end of the season. Unfortunately, the German mission was far from being accomplished.

Avila’s nightmare started on Friday. An engine trouble followed by a brake failure completely cracked the Free Practice session for the Macanese driver. During Saturday Rodolfo Avila faced disillusion and disappointment again. After three laps on the East German circuit in Qualifying 1 the gearbox passed away and Performance Racing Europe crew had no chances of repairing it on time for the first race of the weekend. So Avila saw his F3 rivals from the grandstands in Race 1.

Lausitzring is not a good place to overtake. It’s bad news when you start 16th, like Rodolfo Avila in Race 2 on Sunday. The British F3 National Class contender did his best but it was impossible to do a better result without any proper practice before the Qualifying 2. Anyway Avila made a good race start and began to gain positions. He was 11th for a while. Unfortunately, in the middle of the race Avila lost the focus and lost positions too. The “Racing for Macau” car crossed the finish line in 13th.

“It was a very frustrating weekend. We had technical problems and I couldn’t concentrate myself enough in the end of Race 2. I don’t know why but I lost my concentration and couldn’t keep my opponents behind. I’m very disappointed with myself. Anyway I hope we can do better for the rest of the season”, held Avila, who presented a brand new sponsor in this event – Sujika Crafts, a Thai and Mongolian decoration products Shop to open very soon in Macau at Fisherman’s Wharf.

The driver sponsored by Macau Government, Rio Casino, Hotel Fortuna, Macau-Slot.com, BNU, Gain Well Group, Tong-Lei, CESL-Asia, Profabril – Asia Consult, RP MACAU, CTM, Tsingtao Beer, Fat Siu Lau Restaurant and PT Asia will be back to British F3 International Series next weekend.

Avila will test at Donington Park next Thursday (May 18), in preparation for the double-header rounds, at the Leicestershire parkland track on May 20/21.

Macanese motorsports rising talent Rodolfo Avila is pleased to announce his entry into the EuroSpeedway BERU Top10 Recaro F3 Cup event May 13-14 at Lausitz, Germany. This is an extra race for Macau British F3 International Series National Class contender.

In the course of Beru Top10 event Avila will be racing for the Performance Racing Europe and drive the former Menu Motorsport Dallara F306 – Mügen Honda, instead of the usual National Class Dallara F304 – Mügen Honda.

“I’m just thrilled with the opportunity to step up the F306 for this event. I look forward to return to F306 cockpit. I did Macau Grand Prix last year on the wheels of this car. It’s an amazing car to drive and will be my car for Macau Grand Prix, my favourite and most important race of the year”, says an excited Rodolfo Avila.

The Eurospeedway Lausitz event is an excellent chance for Avila to start the preparation for 53rd Macau Grand Prix, who will take place on November 16th to 19th at Guia Circuit. The 19-year old driver is looking to achieve a good result in his German F3 debut.

“I know the track and in my opinion it’s a very interesting one. Last year I tested there so I’ll surely feel comfortable at the wheel quite fast. I don’t know the German F3 Cup very well but I’m aware there are few top teams and drivers running in the series. All I want is to make a good result and train for Macau. I have no pressure as this is a one off”, remarked the dedicated Macanese racing star who has gained more inspiration and confidence especially following confirmation of a new sponsor.

Latest Casino to open at Macau SAR, Rio Casino, part of Galaxy Casino group joins Avila’s list of supporters together with the Macau Government, Hotel Fortuna, Macau-Slot.com, BNU, Gain Well Group, Tong-Lei, CESL-Asia, Profabril – Asia Consult, RP MACAU, CTM, Tsingtao Beer, Fat Siu Lau and PT Asia.

For Friday is planned a three hour test and the Qualifying sessions are scheduled for Saturday (Qualifying 1) and Sunday (Qualifying 2) in the morning. The Races are programmed for Saturday (Race 1) and Sunday (Race 2) after lunch.