F3000 CHAMPIONSHIP round 10      hungaroring, 2001-08-18 
Ricardo Mauricio (Red Bull junior team f3000) back to The ROSTRUM in budapest?
"the team and myself have to defend a third place from last years race. maybe a good omen for all of us.”
Patrick Friesacher: “it´s my first race at the hungaroring. i just had some sessions on the playstation!”

With the 3^rd place of Ricardo Mauricio in previous years race (also Ricardo’s first podium in F3000), the team takes a lot of optimism to the Hungaroring for the upcoming race. Due to last years result and the ongoing work in the team, the aims for the race after a short summer brake are quite high.

Dr. Helmut Marko: "I want Ricardo to defend his third place - and I believe, Patrick is strong enough for some points, even at his premiere in Budapest.” 

Both drivers worked out on their fitness during the last three weeks. Patrick had an additional testing day at the Pannonia-Circuit, just hundred miles away from Hungaro-Circuit at Budapest.

Patrick F.: “I know the Hungaro-circuit just through some laps on my play station. The test on Pannonia-Ring was good for me, although because the characteristic of both Hungarian circuits is quite similar. I also had the chance to practice some starts and hopefully I can take some advantage to Saturdays race from this.

Results - Hungaroring 2000.

Poleposition:                           Bruno Junqueira                      Petrobras Team          1 :27,531 

Race:                                      1. Bruno Junqueira                  Petrobras Team                      
                                              2. Fernando Alonso                 Astromega
                                              3. Ricardo Mauricio              Red Bull Junior Team
Fastest lap      :                       Marc Goosens                        1:30,320 

Timetable – Budapest 2001. 

Friday, 2001-08-17                
Qualifying        Session 1        04.15 p.m.  –   05.00 p.m.
Qualifying        Session 2        05.30 p.m.  –   06.15 p.m.

Saturday, 2001-08-18            Race               03.00 p.m. 

Overall standings (after 9 rounds):

1. Justin WILSON                   GB       Nordic Racing                                            43
2. Mark WEBBER                   AUS     Super Nova Racing                                    39
3. Tomas ENGE                     CZ       Nordic Racing                                             36 
11. Patrick FRIESACHER      AUT     Red Bull Junior Team F3000                          05
13. Ricardo MAURICIO           BRA     Red Bull Junior Team F3000                         03

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