Race ace overtakes to nip in to Dutch circuit

Born and bred local and now international open wheel ace Thomas Randle is a late addition to the Masters of Formula 3 event to be held at the undulating Zandvoort circuit, located seaside in northern Holland.
The former Formula 1 venue (1948-85) will this year conduct the 26th running of the event which has previously been won by many drivers who have gone on to establish successful careers in the world’s most prestigious categories.
Among those to have won the famous Masters of Formula 3 weekend are David Coulthard, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Hulkenberg, Valtteri Bottas and current teenage Red Bull F1 sensation Max Verstappen.
The 20-year-old from Narre Warren North – who with one round remaining is currently placed in third position in the British Formula 3 Championship – will drive a Double R Racing Dallara at the event.
“This is just a great opportunity and despite the short notice, when it came up I jumped at it,” Randle said.
“Double R Racing field very competitive machinery and the car I am driving was driven to third place by Alexander Sims at Macau last year so I’m sure it will serve me well. I loved every second of driving the Dallara F3 when I did the Valencia test late last year and the Zandvoort circuit looks like it will suit my style.”
Randle wanted to thank his backers for the wonderful opportunity.
“Securing this drive would not have been possible without the generous backing of Mike Newbould who has helped pull this all together,” Randle said.
Double R Racing Team Principal Anthony ‘Boyo’ Hieatt has also been instrumental in helping Randle into the Masters of F3 field.
“I heard how well Thomas tested in F3 at the Valencia circuit in 2015 and this year I’ve been keeping a close eye on his BRDC F3 form, where he races against our team.
“He’s regularly been taking points from our boys and when I needed a fast driver for Zandvoort Thomas was my first choice. I’m sure he will acquit himself well throughout the weekend.“