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After another day of Grand Prix drama, Abu Dhabi duo join Sharjah rookie on podium
Abu Dhabi’s Sean Torrent in action. (photo provided)
Abu Dhabi’s Sean Torrent took a step towards a third UIM F1H2O World Championship title on Sunday, with Sharjah’s Ferdinand Zanderbergen scoring a memorable victory at the Italian Grand Prix .
Torrente’s third-place finish at San Nazaro is just behind teammate Thani Al Qemzi, meaning he is now 17 points clear of the Emiratis with two decisive rounds in Sharjah in December.
For the second time in 24 hours, the technically demanding Po circuit caused a series of casualties, with only eight of the 12 starters completing the 40-lap race.
Following a convincing victory at Saturday’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Torrent had to take advantage of a six-boat qualifying penalty shootout earlier in the day for a spot All his experience grabbed the podium spot.
Zandbergen, in his F1H2O rookie season, took his first pole position in impressive style and went on to put together another solid performance to claim his maiden Grand Prix victory.
Al Qemzi’s second place means the seasoned Emirati driver still has his hopes of a first individual drivers’ title alive, and his partnership with Torrente appears to have brought Abu Dhabi a fifth consecutive constructors’ title.
Meanwhile, Sweden’s defending champion Jonas Andersson kept his hopes alive with a fourth-place finish as a tight Grand Prix double-header came to a close.
However, he is now 21 points behind Torrente in third, with an impressive Zandbergen climbing to fourth underlining his challenge.
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