Ananda fifth in Formula 3

Ananda fifth in Formula 3

JAKARTA (JP): Young Indonesian driver Ananda Mikola failed to
improve his position in the Italian Formula Three championship
after finishing fifth in the seventh race of the series at the
Binetto circuit on Sunday.

Starting from the sixth row, Ananda stormed into third place
shortly after the flag-off. He followed up his brisk start with
persistent efforts to overtake Italy's Michelle Gasparini.

Antara reported that both Ananda and Gasparini entangled on a
curve, prompting a mass collision which involved two other
drivers. Because his car spun off the track, Ananda, despite a
quick recovery, lost his momentum and missed out on a podium
finish.

Ananda earned eight points in the race to take his
championship total to 51 for the fifth place overall.

The championship moves on to the Pergusa circuit in two weeks.
(lnt)