Patrick Dussault and Zacharie Robichon took a victory each in the two races of the Formula 1600 Super Series at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Race 1 Race 1 of the was an impressive display of youth versus experience as Montreal’s Patrick Dussault battled hard with, and eventually triumphed over wily veterans Michel Bonnet and Didier Schraenen. Pole sitter Zacharie Robichon led the field to the green but soon experienced an electrical issue. Dussault and Michel Bonnet battled fiercely out in front.
On lap 9 there was a tremendous accident between Serge Lacroix and Craig Willis after the exit of the hairpin. Dussault controlled the final few laps and would cross the line the winner ahead of Bonnet and Schraenen. Race 2 Race 2 of the F1600 Super Series at the Canadian Grand Prix went to Ottawa, Ontario’s Zacharie Robichon in a hard fought battle with Race 1 winner Patrick Dussault. The grid was determined by fastest laps set in Race 1 and Didier Schraenen earned the prime pole position. Alongside was Olivier Bedard who had a tremendous start and edged ahead slightly just past the start finish line. Schraenen and Bedard touched, spinning Bedard into the end of pit wall and Schraenen sent hard into the outside wall, damaging both cars and also collecting Michel Bonnet. The safety car was deployed by the time the field reached the hairpin as corner workers and safety crew tended to Schraenen who was still in his car. It would take another 10 minutes for Schraenen to be extricated. He was awake, alert and helped to the ambulance by safety workers but was under his own power. He would be transported to hospital to be looked over but does not appear to have any injuries. At the restart Dussault and Robichon entered in a fight. It would take until the last corner of the last lap as Robichon out braked Dussault, both cars absolutely on the limit. Robichon was by but had trouble getting off the final corner and the two touched. At the line it was a jubilant Robichon taking the victory ahead of Dussault. Jesse Lazare would grab the final step on the podium. Uncle Jacques Villeneuve proved once more why he is a motorsport legend, taking the win in Formula Tour Master’s Class and finishing an impressive 9th overall. Recent Articles
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