Mikel Azcona and PCR Sport once again on the podium of the Seat León Eurocup 2016 in the circuit of Silverstone (GB), Mikel Azcona climbed once again the podium of an event of the Seat León Eurocup (2nd in the first race). All in all, however, the weekend could not be described as excellent. The sixth place of the second race, after overcoming an incident at the start, forces Mikel and his team to restore the situation as soon as possible.
Azcona arrived at the León’s British event spurred by the good feeling with which he left, just a month ago, the Racetrack of Estoril. During the free training sessions, he got the feel for the track of the legendary Silverstone circuit and, as usual, tested most of the equipment that was used in the following days at decisive moments.
This time, the 30’ official training session took place at the end of the day on Friday (13th). Azcona tried once and registered a time of 2’11”567. He was pleased with the result and eventually obtained second place. He explained the reason why he decided not to go after the pole-position as follows: We thought it was better to have a new set of wheels for the race instead of fighting for the pole. We were on the front row of the starting grid anyway.
The smartest driver of the first race was Mikel, who claimed first place from the very start of the race. From then on, he began a spectacular fight with Dutchman Niels Langeveld that lasted for a few laps. Azcona held his ground in front of Langeveld until the fifth lap when he was overtaken by his rival. From this moment on, he found himself on a comfortable second place which was in line with his main goal.
Before the podium, Mikel made the following comment: Obviously I would have liked to win but second place is a good result, especially since we have reduced the difference with Poulsen.
The second race did not start very well for Azcona and his aim to win the race. A slight hit during the first lap with Lengeveld’s car, forced both drivers off the track. The PCR Sport driver was able to resume the race, but with some problems on the car’s steering and the expected delay due to him getting off the track. He attempted a comeback (Poulsen, his main rival, was the outstanding leader of the race) but could only be sixth after the 11 laps on the British track. Nevertheless, Azcona remains optimistic in regards to the championship: True Poulsen has moved further ahead than we would have liked, but the championship has only just started. As of now, I don’t think the time has yet come to start taking risks.
The next event will take place in Paul Ricard (France) on the first weekend of June (4th and 5th).
 Press service.
Results Seat León Eurocup / Silverstone
Official training sessions:
1.-Niels Langeveld (NLD), 2’11”358, 2.-Mikel Azcona (ESP) +0”209, 3.-Alexander Morgan (GBR)+0”264, 4.-Lourenço Beirao (PRT) +0”288, 5.-Jimmy Antunes (CH) +0”458.
Race 1:
1.-Niels Langeveld (NLD) 11 laps, 2.-Mikel Azcona (ESP) +2”987, 3.-Stian Poulsen (NOR)+9”618, 4.-Alexander Morgan (GBR) +13”428, 5.-Lucylle Cypriano (FRA) +14”384.
Race 2:
1.-Stian Poulsen (NOR) 11 laps, 2.-Lourenço Beirao (PRT) +4”818, 3.-Alexander Morgan (GBR)+5”149, 4.-Lucylle Cypriano (FRA) +5”607, 5.-Facundo della Motta (ARG) +5”963, 6.-Mikel Azcona (ESP) +6”515. |
