Dillon Battistini was crowned AF3 Pacific Champion after a controversial final race at the Zhuhai Circuit in China. Battistini finished fourth after a clash with title rival Karjalainen whilst Moreno Soeprapto won the race with Karjalainen second and Robin Tato third. Paul Ip finished second in the Promotions Class which was enough to be crowned Promotions Class Champion.

Once again Karjalainen made a poor start allowing Soeprapto into second and Battistini to make his escape. It took a lap for the Finn to find his way past and he immediately closed in on Battistini. However once he had caught the leader both drivers slowed allowing the chasing pack of Soeprapto, Ip, Tacos and Tato to close up. Ip spun to the tail of the field at turn 11 on lap five whilst on lap seven Karjalainen dived up the inside of Battistini in turn four and spun the latter round. Soeprapto took the opportunity to take the lead whilst Karjalainen rejoined in second and Battistini in fifth place which became fourth after Tacos pitted with a suspected puncture. Soeprapto held on to win from Karjalainen with Robin Tato a delighted third.

William Chen won the Promotions Class from Paul Ip.

Battistini received his well deserved Championship trophy in a presentation hosted by the Zhuhai Circuit. Subject to his entry being accepted his prize is a drive in this year’s Macau GP.