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Philippine driver Marlon Stockinger takes maiden GP3 victory

Marlon Stockinger

After finishing in second place in the opening race of the 2012 GP3 Series, Philippine driver Marlon Stockinger of the Status Grand Prix team finally claimed victory in the second race of the second round in Monaco. He won from pole position after finishing eighth in the first race of the second round. (The second race of every GP3 round follows a reverse grid order for the top eight finishers of the first race.)

With his maiden GP3 win, Stockinger has vaulted into third place overall in the championship standings with 39 points, behind Lotus GP's Aaro Vainio (54 points) and MW Arden's Mitch Evans (43 points).

"The season is still very long," said Stockinger at the press conference after the race. "I know we only have eight rounds, but I think it’s important we take it race by race and not look too far ahead. What we have achieved so far is really good and I am very happy."

Round 3 is scheduled for June 23-24 at the Valencia Street Circuit in Spain.

 

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  • jbedpan 13 months ago
     
    good job. good job Marlon.
       
  • roadrage 13 months ago
     
    I am very proud of this man. He even wears our flag in his car and racing overalls! Marlon, keep on winning and good luck.
       
  • markdejesus76 13 months ago
     
    The whole Filipino People should be VERY PROUD of this man. He's wearing and carrying the Philippine Flag all over Monaco! Keep up the good work Marlon :)
       
  • Evo Lance 13 months ago
     
    wwooooooowwwww!!!!!!!! kinikilabutan ako sa awarding ceremony! IDOL! Monaco is the most prestigious race ever, aside from boring :), and won by a Filipino. Keep on doing this and soon you'll be promoted to GP2 or who knows maybe our very first ever F1 driver. oh yeah!
       
    • markdejesus76 13 months ago
       
      Sana nga tinugtog yung Philippine National Anthem ee. haha
         
  • GBfive 13 months ago
     
    goodluck and more power, man.....
       
  • redscope 11 months ago
     
    great job indeed! it's such a great joy to hear the Philippine anthem played on such a prestigious race - the Monaco Grand Prix! It looks like we are going to see more victories to this young driver, and pretty soon, in F1! Good luck!
       
  • Aloha Milkyway 13 months ago
     
    The playing of Lupang Hinirang gave me chills...in a very good way
       
  • Aloha Milkyway 13 months ago
     
    Also, let the sponsorships flood in!
       
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