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GP2: Davide Valsecchi wins again in Bahrain

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Khatir Soltani
Davide Valsecchi (DAMS), who dominated last week end in Bahrain, takes another win on Al Sakhir circuit as he won race 1 on Saturday.

The italian driver, who took win in both rounds presented last week end during the Formula 1 Grand Prix, started from outside row 1 today behind poleman Giedo Van der Garde (Caterham).

GP2 Series Davide Valsecchi
Davide Valsecchi, DAMS. (Photo: GP2 Series)

Valsecchi moved up to the lead at mid race, then pulled away in front, to secure a third victory in a row. Fabio Leimer (Racing Engineering) takes second place, 7,7 secondes behind Fabio Leimer who took the advantage over Van der Garde in the last laps.

Marcus Ericsson (iSport) took 8th position, which put him on pole position for race 2, due to reverse grid regulation for the Top 8.

Race 1:
1 - Davide Valsecchi - Dams - 32 laps in 57'35"088
2 - Fabio Leimer - Racing Engineering + 7"711
3 - Giedo Van der Garde - Caterham + 14"824
4 - Luiz Razia - Arden + 24"142
5 - Max Chilton - Carlin + 24"705
6 - Rio Haryanto - Carlin + 40"965
7 - Felipe Nasr - Dams + 45"772
8 - Marcus Ericsson - iSport + 50"645
etc.



Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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