By Advait Deodhar

Mumbai, 2 Nov 2021: I went into the weekend with a strong chance of finishing 3rd overall in the Championship. We were off to a great start, finishing Practice in P3. However, it went downhill straight after.

Qualifying : Due to a clutch issue, I didn't manage to put in a lap with full power. I had to bring the car into the pits after 4 troubled laps.

Race 1 : After having to start down in 13th, I was rapidly making may way through the field with some overtaking moves i'm extremely proud of!However, mid-way through the race, after overtaking (on the outside with two wheels on the grass) my main rival for P3 in the Championship, I engaged a wrong gear, threw the car into a dramatic spin and had to retire the car . I am still unsure if it was my fault or a mechanical issue for which the wrong gear was selected.

Race 2 : I was off to another lightning start and made some brave overtaking moves. However, I had a clutch issue once again from lap 3 and had to retire the car.

End of the most difficult racing season I’ve ever had.It's been a year full of unfortunate events at the circuit and in my personal life.

I had 5 DNFs out of 12 races in which 2 of them were at the final where each race is double points. Mechanical issues and incidents on track were out of my control.

There were some big positives though, with 2 pole positions, 1 win and 2 more podiums. Proof of what what could have been this year…!

Overall, it’s been a very difficult year which I can only learn from but also one which I hope to forget.

Big thanks to everyone that’s been part of it.

I’m a man on a mission and want my redemption next year! 

With a strong package, I have no doubt we will be Championshipcontenders in 2022.