VICKY FARFUS Breaks Through With First Top-Ten at Donington

September 8, 2026

• VICKY FARFUS delivered breakthrough Donington weekend with R Racing debut, qualifying career-best 10th before multiple track-limits penalties cost her eighth-place finish in opening race despite impressive recoveries through field.
• Brazilian rookie showed strong wet-weather adaptation in Race Two, climbing from 13th to finish same position after early contact, demonstrating improved car control and defensive driving against pursuing competitors.
• FARFUS completed comeback drive in finale after Turn 1 gravel excursion dropped her to last, recording purple sector times while recovering 15 positions to secure maiden top-ten classification after penalties promoted her from 12th.
• R Racing Team Principal Jamie Ross praised FARFUS’ adaptation to new environment, with driver earning F1 Academy Rookie Test selection ahead of Brands Hatch finale September 26-27.

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