Unexpected situations for Sandy at Sepang

The third event of the calendar set to host Race 5 and Race 6 of the Thailand Super Series 2024 over the weekend got off to a steady start, with practice sessions beginning on Wednesday and Thursday. The official practices took place on Friday, with Sandy and his teammate, rising Chinese racing star Deng Yi showing great pace in both short and long runs in the ever-changing conditions at the Sepang circuit.

Saturday morning would host the qualifying sessions in which Sandy secured P3 for the start of Race 5. His teammate Deng Yi secured P7 for Race 6.

Race 5 took place on Saturday afternoon, with Sandy taking the start. The Thai driver would claim 2nd place off the line and held his position until the pit window opened, when he could hand over to his teammate Deng Yi. Due to a greater compensation time in the pits at this circuit - and a 5 second success penalty for their 3rd place in the last race at Bangsaen - Deng Yi rejoined the race in 5th position. The Chinese racing driver managed to catch and pass another car before the finish, giving the pair a 4th place finish as the flag dropped.

Race 6 was scheduled to take place at midday on Sunday, but was eventually cancelled due to safety concerns.

"Yesterday was a satisfactory day for us, I believe we both maximized our stints in Race 5, made no mistakes, and truly brought home the best result we could given the success penalty and compensation times we had.

For Race 6 we were set for an awesome showdown in the wet at this iconic circuit, but the organizers went against the wishes of the majority of the drivers and decided to cancel the race. As a driver I always want to race, no matter the condition, and the consensus from all drivers in the team was that the conditions were safe enough to do so. Nevertheless, we will get another chance at the next event which will also be here at Sepang in just 3 weeks time." Says Sandy after the race.

The next round of the Thailand Super Series will take place in 3 weeks at the Sepang International Circuit, from the 6th - 8th September 2024.

Sandy is honored to be supported by The Pizza Company, B-Quik, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Jet8 Aviation, 4F Thailand, Dacon Trading, Pelican, the Sports Authority of Thailand, and the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand.

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