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He came, he saw, he conquered – but for the last two months, championship leader Linus Lundqvist has been patiently waiting to write the next chapter in Formula Regional Americas. Now, following an extensive mid-season break, the American single-seater series finally resumes at full steam with two crucial back-to-back rounds in Florida.
Starting off the Sunshine State double-header is a visit to Sebring International Raceway this weekend, with the field then making their way south to Homestead-Miami for another dash of racing just one week later.
The season then concludes at Circuit of the Americas in Texas in late October.
VIDEO: Linus Lundqvist previews up-coming races
For Linus Lundqvist, who has grabbed the headlines so far by winning each of the opening eight races, the resumption of the FR Americas campaign is eagerly anticipated.
The Swede – a debutant in American racing this year – currently leads the way at the top of the standings by 76 points from Indy Lights convert David Malukas, and is obviously keen to extend his unbroken run of victories to kick-start the title run-in.
“I’m extremely excited to get back on track this weekend,” says Linus Lundqvist. “I’ve got a championship lead to defend and, after two months on the sidelines, the competitive spirit is strong. The target is to pick up where we left off before the break, so winning races, but I’m sure our rivals have been pushing hard to close the gap. I certainly take nothing for granted; we still have half the season to go.”
Like every other track on the 2020 schedule, Sebring International Raceway marks a brand new acquaintance for Linus Lundqvist. Home to the massively popular 12 Hours of Sebring sportscar annual, the track is also known for its uneven concrete surface that dictates parts of the lap; a legacy from the venue’s 1940s military air base past.
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