Ukrainian pilot Alexander Bondarev, racing for the Prema team, completed the first race of the second stage of Formula 4 Middle East at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi in 8th position. Formula 4 is a category of formula-type open-wheel racing cars intended for novice racing drivers..

This result was the best for the 15-year-old rider, who finished 11th at the previous stage.. Bondarev was also noted as the best newcomer of the championship and took part in a special award ceremony.

During the race, Bondarev’s maneuver caused a real “fit” in the broadcast commentator.

(In the video, a Ukrainian wearing number 27 is driving a red and white car).

\! Big dive on the inside - and he's side by side with Molar. Bondarev is holding his own and it looks just great. The Ukrainian demonstrates excellent skills on the track. Overtaking in a tailspin is incredibly difficult, but Bondarev showed what he is capable of. Now he needs to fend off Molar in the braking zone. He is in a difficult situation - like between a rock and a hard place. But Bondarev passes outside and keeps his cool. Fabulous!

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Alexander enters the Williams Academy. Last season he made his debut in Italian Formula 4, but then he failed to earn points.

The race ended with the victory of Emanuel Olivieri, who completed the distance in 30:36. 046. Second place went to Tomas Stolkermanis, 5 points behind. 915 seconds, and the third was Kin Nakamura-Berta.

Bondarev lost to the leader 14. 489 seconds, but continues to show progress in his debut season on the new series.