After an emotional battle it was Jan Kisiel who won the second race at Hungaroring. Thanks to this result he was elevated to second position in Volkswagen Castrol Cup overall classification before the final round in Poznan at the beginning of October.

According to Volkswagen Castrol Cup regulations, top eight drivers from the first run started the second race in a reverse order. That meant pole position belonged to Volkswagen Motorsport works driver Andreas Mikkelsen. A Norwegian didn’t shine at the beginning and finished the first lap in a remote 10th position. The leadership was taken by Robertas Kupcikas who followed the pack of drivers set in such an order: Jan Kisiel, Jakub Litwin, Marcus Fluch, Maciej Steinhof and Mateusz Lisowski. Krystian Korzeniowski who closed the grid managed to climb up into a 16th place.

Right in the second lap Maciej Steinhof had a puncture and was forced to go into the pits. Luckily for him it took a minute there was a Safety Car on the track as a result of Hermann Bergers’ going off the road. In this situation Steinhof didn’t lose much time to the frontrunners.

When the race was resumed Mateusz Lisowski decided to attack. Probably thinking of sealing the victory in Volkswagen Castrol Cup 2013 in Hungary, the 23-year-old driver caused the collision with Robertas Kupcikas and was given a “drive through” penalty. In a result he finished the race in a remote 16th place.

During the second race a good pace was shown by VIP drivers. Jimmy Johansson was classified in 5th position and right behind him the finish line was crossed by Andreas Mikkelsen. Gosia Rdest was the was the fastest among women and gained 9th spot.

Thanks to Kisiel’s victory, great pace of Litwin and Lisowski’s mishap in a second race, the fight for the victory in Volkswagen Castrol Cup 2013 is still on. The champion will be crowned in Poznań at the beginning of October as there as many as seven driver, namely: Mateusz Lisowski, Jan Kisiel, Jakub Litwin, Rasmus Marthen, Maciej Steinhof, Robertas Kupcikas i Marcus Fluch

Comments after the second race at Hungaroring:

Jan Kisiel:

– The emotions were great. I didn’t think I would manage to win the second race. Before the final lap I lacked Push – to – Pass while Marcus Fluch who was right behind me had three “shots” on his disposal. At the last lap I decided to change the tactics, which paid off. –

Robertas Kupciaks:

– I’m not very happy with the whole weekend. Initially I had problems with brakes, but mechanics managed to solve it. In the second race Mateusz Lisowski hit the back of my car and I spun. That was the end of dreams of a good result. –

Mateusz Lisowski:

– All in all the whole weekend was fine. I was the fastest in the qualifications and won the first race. During the second one I had a contact with Robertas Kupcikas a was given the penalty, which I accepted. –

Sebastian Ramirez:

– The racetrack is great. It is the most professional venue that we have in a calendar. It is also quite difficult and the gaps between the drivers are very small. I’m quite satisfied with my performance. –

Race II results  Classification after race II