Rain-soaked qualifying, wild tyre strategies, and last-lap drama define Round 3
Round 3 of the SIMGEAR F4 Summer Challenge 2025 delivered exactly what fans love — chaos, strategy, and jaw-dropping overtakes at the iconic Autodromo Nazionale di Monza.
Just before practice, a heavy downpour drenched the Italian track, forcing teams to make tough decisions on tyre strategy as the surface slowly dried over the course of the two races. With grip levels constantly changing, every lap became a gamble — and for some, a disaster.
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Kevin Aebi on Pole in Wet Qualifying
Swiss driver Kevin Aebi showcased his wet-weather skills with an outstanding lap of 2:02.750, securing pole position in a tricky qualifying session. His pace looked unbeatable, but the races proved anything could happen in Monza.
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Race 1: Kristian Novev Claims First Victory
In the opening race, Kristian Novev from Negative Delta SRT made all the right calls, managing his tyres brilliantly and timing his attacks to perfection. With smart driving in difficult conditions, he crossed the line first, earning his maiden win of the season and pushing himself back into the title picture.
Race 2: Gonzalo Prieto Strikes After Late Collision
The second race delivered even more drama. With the track nearly dry and the entire field gambling on setups and compounds, it all came down to the final lap. A high-speed clash between Kevin Aebi and Alex Stefanov at the Ascari chicane opened the door for Gonzalo Prieto, who surged through the chaos to snatch a dramatic victory for Lemoon Squad Racing.
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Current Standings After Round 3
Overall Drivers’ Championship
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Gonzalo Prieto (Lemoon Squad Racing) – 350 pts
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Martin Yankov (ST Simracing) – 325 pts
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Kristian Novev (Negative Delta SRT) – 319 pts
PRO-AM Class
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Joris Oooms (Machspeed Racing) – 251 pts
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Tom Cordey – 229 pts
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Maxim Dimitrov (Off Track Racing) – 180 pts
AM Class
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Ivaylo Dimitrov – 220 pts
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Gabriel Barrios – 180 pts
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Kenny Campos – 178 pts
Team Standings
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Negative Delta SRT – 636 pts
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Lemoon Squad Racing – 585 pts
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Off Track Racing #1 – 382 pts
Next Stop: Oulton Park International – July 13
With just one week until the grid heads to Oulton Park International for Round 4, the battle lines are clearly drawn. Can Prieto hold on to the lead, or will Yankov and Novev bounce back? The summer challenge is heating up — and the rain might just follow.
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