Rookie Flynt Schuring Dominates Barcelona Supercup Qualifying

Rookie sensation Flynt Schuring has clinched pole position for the third round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Barcelona. The 18-year-old Dutchman, driving for Schumacher CLRT, executed a masterful qualifying strategy, setting a new track record and securing the top spot. His teammate, Porsche Junior Alessandro Ghiretti, will start alongside him on the front row, setting the stage for an exciting race.

Schuring's Strategic Masterclass

Flynt Schuring's pole position was a result of a calculated decision to delay his initial run, allowing for clearer track conditions. This tactical move paid off handsomely, as he recorded a blistering lap time of 1:43.784 minutes. This time not only secured him pole but also shattered the previous qualifying record set in 2018 by Michael Ammermüller by approximately 3.5 seconds.

• Schuring's strategy: Waited for clearer track conditions.

• Record-breaking lap: 1:43.784 minutes.

• Previous record: Michael Ammermüller (2018).

Teammate Success and Dutch Dominance

Schuring's Schumacher CLRT teammate, Porsche Junior Alessandro Ghiretti, will start second, completing an impressive front-row lockout for the team. Ghiretti expressed satisfaction despite a cancelled best lap, highlighting the team's strong performance. The qualifying session also saw a strong showing from other Dutch drivers, with Robert de Haan and Huub van Eijndhoven securing third and fourth positions, respectively.

Challenges for Championship Contenders

The qualifying session proved challenging for some key contenders. Porsche Junior Theo Oeverhaus, the current overall Supercup leader, faced a setback when his best lap was deleted due to exceeding track limits, relegating him to 13th on the grid. Similarly, Keagan Masters, who initially matched Schuring's pole time, was disqualified due to a technical infringement (ground clearance too low) and will start from last place, compounded by a prior grid penalty.

A Tightly Contested Field

The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup continues to demonstrate its highly competitive nature. The top 19 cars in qualifying were separated by less than nine-tenths of a second, indicating a closely fought battle for Sunday's race. The third round in Barcelona will consist of 15 laps, covering a total distance of 69.855 kilometers, or a maximum race time of 30 minutes plus one lap.

Qualifying Results: Top 6

1. Flynt Schuring (NLD/Schumacher CLRT) - 1:43.784 minutes

2. Alessandro Ghiretti (FRA/Schumacher CLRT) - +0.011 seconds

3. Robert de Haan (NLD/BWT Lechner Racing) - +0.049 seconds

4. Huub van Eijndhoven (NLD/Team GP Elite) - +0.106 seconds

5. Marvin Klein (FRA/BWT Lechner Racing) - +0.168 seconds

6. Paul Cauhaupé (FRA/Martinet by Alméras) - +0.211 seconds