In the round-up: Mario Andretti, 1978 Formula 1 world champion, got behind the wheel of a 2013 McLaren MP4-28 at the Laguna Seca circuit at the age of 82
In brief
Andretti drives 2013 McLaren MP4-28a at age 82
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown offered Andretti the opportunity to drive the MP4-28 earlier in the season. Andretti was joined on the track by fellow world champion Mika Hakkinen, who drove a 1985 MP4-2B around the Californian circuit, and IndyCar driver Patricio O’Ward who lapped in a 1990 MP4-5B.
Andretti told Racer that the experience was “what I expected” and that it was a “sweet feeling” to drive the 2013 model. “The car just does what it should do in a big way, versus what I’ve experienced in my career,” he said.
Alonso protege Bortoleto wins second FREC race at Catalunya
Gabriel Borteloto won the second Formula Regional European Championship race of the weekend at Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya, ahead of R-ace team mate Hadrien David as the race finished behind the Safety Car.
Borteloto, who is managed by Fernando Alonso’s A14 Management venture, won from pole position, holding off Alpine junior driver David until a late Safety Car when Victor Barnier ended up in the gravel at turn five. Championship leader Dino Beganovic finished tenth, meaning the championship will be decided in the final round in Mugello.
Ferrari academy driver Beganovic has a 39 point advantage over Gabriele Mini, with Mercedes junior Paul Aron and David all fewer than ten points behind Mini.
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