Lankan teenager makes history at Monza racing circuit

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Yevan David

A teenager who is making headlines in the motor racing scene globally is Sri Lanka’s Yevan David, who won his debut race at Monza.

The 17-year-old, competing in the Euroformula category, triumphed in challenging conditions on a damp circuit, showcasing skill and composure throughout the race.

In a gripping and fiercely competed final race, David got the better of Fernando Barrichello (son of Formula One race winner Rubens Barrichello) by a mere 0.5 seconds to clinch his second race of the competition and thereby be crowned overall champion.

It was an astonishing performance in that David started at P5 on the grid on the basis of the Reverse Grid system. But a well-structured and clever strategy adopted by David ensured his success. This performance followed his first win in the opening race that saw him win the ‘Rookie Driver’ award of the championship.

Fittingly, the Sri Lankan National Anthem was heard for the second time as David stood proudly on the winners’ podium with the Sri Lankan flag.