P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Brad Benavides claimed his first-ever F3 pole position in a dramatic and unpredictable qualifying session at Spa-Francorchamps.
“Brad Benavides secured his first-ever Formula 3 pole position in a thrilling qualifying session at Spa-Francorchamps, narrowly beating championship leader Rafael Camara and surprise third-place finisher Callum Voisin.
The tight session was marked by track evolution and chaos in the closing minutes, leaving the grid closely packed with Benavides emerging as the fastest for the first time in his F3 career.
Mari Boya set the pace in the rescheduled Free Practice session with Campos Racing, followed closely by team-mate Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak.
Qualifying was rescheduled due to foggy conditions, with Camara aiming to extend his lead over Tim Tramnitz and Nikola Tsolov.
Freddie Slater joined Hitech as the only change to the entry list, as the battle for pole position heated up with Ugo Ugochukwu initially setting the fastest sector times.
Theophile Nael eventually took provisional pole position, with Alessandro Giusti and Noah Stromsted impressing in the highly competitive qualifying session at Spa.
Van Amersfoort Racing drivers made a quick return to the track as the battle for grid positions intensified, showcasing the fierce competition and unpredictable nature of the Formula 3 championship.”
