I’ll be back in the beautiful Algarve region this weekend, racing in the second round of the FIA Formula Two Championship. I know the track after competing in last year’s European Formula 3 Open race. In contrast with the unknown Silverstone, Portimao is a circuit I’ve already got plenty of experience on, something that should help me get the Williams F2 flying from the word go.
However, this championship is by no means simple and the turbocharged engine with twice the power of the Formula 3 unit will give me plenty to think about up and down the Portuguese hills. For this reason, repeating the result we obtained in my debut event with two podium finishes would be an epic feat... but the fact that it’s going to be so tough simply makes the experience more interesting.
If you feel like a weekend devoted to motorsport, as well as following the race streamed live over the internet, you can also see Race 1 live on Tele Ticino from 13.45, with commentary by the former voice of Eurosport Roberto Cinquanta and Joel Camathias. An historical first for our local television station!