Pascal Wehrlein Takes First Win in Anarchic Paris Race

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Report:

The Circuit Charles de Gaulle has already earned a reputation as one of the most chaotic venues of modern motorsport. Certainly, this weekend added to that legacy as thirteen cars failed to see the chequered flag.

Precision Motorsport had announced and prepared a major upgrade. Pascal Wehrlein, who was under fire for his lack of performance, used the upgrade to its full extent and took pole. He survived an early incident that dropped down the order to come back and win.

Of course, without Lando Norris’ retirement, that win would not have been possible. Despite Artem Markelov having a miserable afternoon, the circumstances conspired to further extend his points lead.

Other stars of this chaotic afternoon were Roger Ibe, who brilliantly flushed himself up the order. Furthermore, Robert Shwartzman took Williams’s best finish of the year with fourth. Despite Cassidy’s unfair driving, Ferrari scored double points for the sixth time in 2021.

Race:

* 30-second penalty for causing an avoidable accident

Fastest Lap:

Dean Stoneman – 1:38.107

Infinite Improbability Drive Of The Race:

Roger Ibe – passionate driving from Mr. Excitement to take advantage of the mayhem.

Reject Of The Race:

Dave Cassidy – someone of his experience has no excuse for driving as dangerously as he did.