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At the FIA F3 round in Hungary, New Zealander Louie Sharp is believed to have set a new series record.
New Zealand motorsport talent Louie Sharp has reportedly set a new Formula 3 record during the Hungarian Grand Prix support races, driving for Rodin Motorsport in his first season of FIA F3.
At 18 years old, Sharp, who was born in the UK and moved to New Zealand as a child, showcased his skills by starting 28th and finishing 11th in the wet feature race, believed to be the most significant positions gained in an F3 race to date.
Over the weekend, Sharp made a total of 29 overtakes, gaining 17 places in the feature race and 12 positions in the safety car-affected Sprint on Saturday, despite engine problems affecting his performance.
Reflecting on his season, Sharp expressed frustration with his qualifying results but remains confident in his racing abilities, highlighting the enjoyment of making impressive overtakes, including a notable pass on Mercedes F1 junior Noah Stromsted.
