Lukas Andersson claimed victory in the FC2 final at Valkenswaard with a perfectly controlled performance. After securing an impressive first podium the day before behind Oliver Eriksson and Niclas Gronholm, the Swede lived up to expectations.
Only fourth after qualifying, Andersson first won his semi-final before delivering in the final with a total time of 3:11.691. He finished 5.056 seconds ahead of Oliver Eriksson, while Casper Jansson completed the podium a further 0.202 seconds behind.
Andersson also set the fastest lap with a 37.399, underlining his superiority both over the full race distance and in outright pace.
Eriksson, who had led the intermediate standings after qualifying with 145 points, had to settle for second place following early technical issues. The final was also marked by the early retirement of Emil Naessen after just one lap, while Tobias Daarbak received a three-second penalty for exceeding track limits.
After a day full of twists and turns, Andersson sealed the weekend in commanding fashion and established himself as the benchmark in this FC2 final.
Open 4WD Pro Am: Tsirna Delivers, Ohman Fastest on Track
Romet Tsirna converted his strong starting position into victory in the 4WD PRO AM final at Valkenswaard with a composed and controlled drive. In his very first outing behind the wheel of an FC2 car, the Estonian needed just two races to secure his maiden win at this level.
Already leading the intermediate standings after qualifying, Tsirna confirmed his pace in the final with a total time of 3:19.347. He finished 0.889 seconds ahead of Mervin Klaasen, while Adam Ohman completed the podium.
Ohman was the fastest driver over a single lap, setting the quickest time of the final with a 38.685. The top three drivers were separated by just 0.156 seconds in pure pace. Despite a three-second penalty for exceeding track limits, the Swede managed to retain his third place on the podium.
Behind the leading trio, Tobias Daarbak finished fourth, 5.739 seconds off the winner. The final was also marked by the absence of Emil Naessen and Danny Luyten, both non-starters.
Clean Sweep for Vitols in Supercar Lites
Roberts Vitols capped off a flawless weekend at Valkenswaard by winning the Supercar Lites final, securing his second consecutive victory in the Netherlands.
Having already delivered a perfect qualifying performance with three wins from three heats, the Latvian confirmed his dominance in the final with a total time of 3:16.264. He finished 3.920 seconds ahead of Alexander Lindeqvist, while Mads Larsen completed the podium a further 4.590 seconds back.
Vitols also set the fastest lap of the final with a 38.212, confirming his dominance both over race distance and in outright pace.
Behind him, Lindeqvist secured a solid second place following his podium the day before, while Larsen capitalised on a chaotic final to climb onto the podium ahead of Jorrit van Dasselaar.
The biggest setback fell to Nathan Ottink, who had been second in the intermediate standings after qualifying but was shown the black flag for unsporting behaviour following contact with Kevin Daarbak, whose race also ended prematurely after four laps.
Vitols leaves Valkenswaard with a complete performance: three qualifying wins, victory in the final, and the fastest lap, further strengthening his lead in the championship standings.
Open 2WD FWD: Teelen Completes Double Victory at Valkenswaard
After winning Race 1, Yves Teelen completed a clean sweep by taking victory again in Race 2, confirming his control over the entire weekend.
The final was heavily influenced by the absence of Freek Hendrix. The Dutchman, who had topped the qualifying standings, did not start after being forced to retire following a heavy crash at the first corner during Q3.
Under these circumstances, Teelen capitalised perfectly, controlling the final from start to finish. He won by 6.328 seconds over Michel Kolijn, while Fabienne Verbugt completed the podium 25.252 seconds behind.
The Belgian also impressed in terms of outright pace, setting the fastest lap of the final with a 42.527 and confirming his dominance across all five laps.
Behind him, Kolijn secured second place, while Chris van Hulst, fourth in the intermediate standings, was forced to retire after four laps.
Carl Svedlund Opens His Account in CrossCar
Carl Svedlund claimed victory in the CrossCar final at Valkenswaard with a perfectly controlled performance. After winning the Junior title last year, the Swede wasted no time making his mark in this new category.
Already victorious in his semi-final, Svedlund confirmed his form in the final with a total time of 3:13.202. He finished 0.931 seconds ahead of Thomas Eek Murstad, while Vetle Try completed the podium a further 1.342 seconds behind.
Svedlund also set the fastest lap of the final with a 37.650, confirming the promise he had already shown in terms of outright pace throughout the weekend. Murstad, despite a flawless qualifying performance with three wins from three heats, had to settle for second place.
Behind the top three, Jari van Hoof finished fourth ahead of Pim Vlassak and Daan Bex.
Klaassen Dominates to Seal CrossCar Junior Victory
Pim Klaassen delivered a complete performance to win the CrossCar Junior final at Valkenswaard.
Already leading the intermediate standings after qualifying, the Dutchman won Semi-Final 1 before backing it up in the final with a total time of 3:34.364.
Klaassen also set the fastest lap of the race with a 41.850, while Alex Antilla finished second, 3.896 seconds behind, ahead of Lois Ramakers and Sebastian Isaksaetre.
Winner of Semi-Final 2, Matias Toivio was unable to convert his pace into a result in the final and retired after two laps. The same fate befell Tuomas Laapotti, who was also forced to retire after colliding with his compatriot’s CrossCar in the final corner.
After a day built on consistency, speed and efficiency, Pim Klaassen emerged as the benchmark in CrossCar Junior at this Valkenswaard round, securing his second win of the weekend following his victory in Race 1.