Pulcini Fastest on Day 1 of Barcelona GP3 Test
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Leonardo Pulcini was fastest for Campos in the opening day of the final GP3 Series pre-season test yesterday.
Mattias Ekström decided to leave the DTM Series in January to focus on other commitments but will be returning in a one-off to give the fans the farewell they deserve.
Champion René Rast no longer has a black car but will race in red instead.
DTM testing at Hockenheim was brought to a close today with reigning champion René Rast fastest on the day.
The DTM race winner completes the Mercedes squad in its farewell year to the touring car series.
The DTM champion will be on double duty on 10-13 May as he will also be competing in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring.
The Canadian set the fastest lap of the test so far, with just one day remaining.
DTM veteran Gary Paffett led the way for Mercedes on day two of DTM testing at Hockenheim.
The second DTM Series test of 2018 got underway at Hockenheim with all 18 drivers present.
Due to a clash between the DTM and World Endurance Championship calendar drivers have to decide which series they will prioritise.
There will be no Red Bull livery cars in the DTM Series for the first time since 2001.
The final day of the second GP3 Series pre-season test ended with the Campos’ Pulcini on top, to be the first non-ART Grand Prix driver to end a day fastest.
Trident’s Alessio Lorandi was the quickest in the morning session before Anthoine Hubert ended the day quickest.
Misano weekend is set to feature the first night races in DTM history.
Preparations for the 2018 GP3 Series continue as the drivers head to Spain for their second test.
Tricky weather hampered running in Italy as the first test in preparation for the 2018 DTM Series got underway.
Following a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, the FIA have announced that a new International Formula 3 Championship will begin from 2019.
