Formula 3: Portuguese Ivan Domingues makes history with victory in the Spanish Grand Prix

And, 12 years later, it is the Portuguese anthem that can be heard right here, at the Spanish F3 Grand Prix. Young Ivan Domingues, from Leiria, won the Sprint Race, a feat that happened for the last time with António Félix da Costa.

The 19-year-old rookie, starting from 6th place, led the race from the third corner and never let the lead slip away.

THE The driver from Leiria completed the race with a time of 35.54.369 minutes, leaving Mexican Santiago Ramos in second place, 2.108 seconds behind, with Bulgarian Nikola Tsolov in third, 4.292 seconds behind .

"I always said that my dream was to hear the national anthem and see our flag raised on the highest step of the podium. I share this victory with all Portuguese people, and in particular with my family, my team and all those who have been following me," said the 19-year-old driver.

This was Ivan Domingues' first victory in his debut season in this beginners' championship, which serves as a prelude to the Formula 1 World Championship, the fifth race of the season.

The last Portuguese victory in this championship had been achieved by António Félix da Costa, 12 years ago.

Source: SIC News