<p>Indian racing driver Shahaan Engineer capped-off a tremendous breakthrough weekend in the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup with his second podium finish in as many races here.<br /><br />Driving for multiple championship-winning UK team Fortec Motorsports, the 17-year-old starred in qualifying with his maiden pole position.<br /><br />The youngster then bagged the first podium of his fledgling career during round 17 and added another second place finish yesterday with a great drive in the last race of the weekend.<br /><br />Remarkably the youngest competitor in the pan-European series, concluded the visit with the biggest points haul for anyone, a release stated.</p>.<p>Earning a total of 63 points across the three races, eight points clear of his nearest rival, Shahaan has surged from 11th in the championship into seventh place -- from among 44 registered entrants.<br /><br />"It's been an exciting weekend and my best yet in cars", said Shahaan.</p>.<p>"Getting the two podiums and pole position feels great but, more importantly, I'm pleased to have scored well in all three races. I want to thank the team for giving me a great car all weekend."<br /><br />Shahaan was one of only two drivers able to lap below the 1m39 second barrier, his best time of the race being a lap of 1m38.658 seconds.<br /><br />Following this weekend's racing, Shahaan will now travel back to the UK to continue his recently commenced studies at Leighton Park in Berkshire.</p>
<p>Indian racing driver Shahaan Engineer capped-off a tremendous breakthrough weekend in the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup with his second podium finish in as many races here.<br /><br />Driving for multiple championship-winning UK team Fortec Motorsports, the 17-year-old starred in qualifying with his maiden pole position.<br /><br />The youngster then bagged the first podium of his fledgling career during round 17 and added another second place finish yesterday with a great drive in the last race of the weekend.<br /><br />Remarkably the youngest competitor in the pan-European series, concluded the visit with the biggest points haul for anyone, a release stated.</p>.<p>Earning a total of 63 points across the three races, eight points clear of his nearest rival, Shahaan has surged from 11th in the championship into seventh place -- from among 44 registered entrants.<br /><br />"It's been an exciting weekend and my best yet in cars", said Shahaan.</p>.<p>"Getting the two podiums and pole position feels great but, more importantly, I'm pleased to have scored well in all three races. I want to thank the team for giving me a great car all weekend."<br /><br />Shahaan was one of only two drivers able to lap below the 1m39 second barrier, his best time of the race being a lap of 1m38.658 seconds.<br /><br />Following this weekend's racing, Shahaan will now travel back to the UK to continue his recently commenced studies at Leighton Park in Berkshire.</p>