Having made his name in the French F4 Championship in 2021 and 2022, Dario Cabanelas had been waiting several months to get back on the track and back into a single-seater in competition. His project to enter Eurocup-3 came to fruition with great determination and a strong desire to win with the prestigious SAINTéLOC Racing team. The talented 17-year-old Swiss youngster was at Jerez in southern Spain from 22nd to 24th September to contest his first race. Dario’s commitment has already been rewarded by a top 10 finish, and he is already looking to the long term...
A Championship in full expansion
"After my two seasons in F4, I haven't really found the best way to continue my career in a formula whose specific characteristics suit my ambitions and my partners," commented Dario Cabanelas. "As far as Eurocup-3 is concerned, it's a very promising new championship. It is an ideal springboard between F4 and the top of the motor sport pyramid. It takes place mainly on the Iberian peninsula, while also offering top-level European circuits such as Monza, Spa Francorchamps and Zandvoort. Decisions are taken in consultation with the teams involved, with the aim of fostering the development of the drivers. A number of strategic choices have been made with a view to limiting costs, in order to highlight the talent of the competitors rather than their financial resources."