Sahara Force India Academy racer Jehan Daruvala takes victory at round one of British Championships

Jehan Daruvala began his 2013 season in style as he dominated the opening round of the KFJ British Karting Championship at Rowrah in Cumbria, UK, last weekend.

The Sahara Force India Academy driver took pole position and won all his heats on Saturday, before taking victory in the first final on Sunday. In the second final he finished fourth after staging a brilliant recovery drive from last position as a result of contact at the first corner.

Such a commanding performance sets Jehan up perfectly for a shot at the 2013 British KFJ title. With 154 points scored he heads to Glan y Gors Park in Wales next month full of confidence and ready to build on his success.

Jehan Daruvala: “I’m very pleased with my weekend in Rowrah. Things went very well right from the start of the event and it shows that all the hard work and testing is paying off. I was very comfortable in the wet conditions and was always up at the front. The second final was disappointing because I was forced off the track at the first corner of the race. Finishing fourth was a good recovery, but more was possible because I set the fastest lap and had the pace to win. However, I’ve come away leading the championship after the first round and that’s very encouraging.”

Academy driver coach, Terry Fullerton: "Jehan set the bar very high at the first round of the KFJ British Championships taking pole position, winning all his heats and claiming victory in the first final. He won everything apart from the second final, when he was pushed off the track by another competitor at the first corner. However, he recovered brilliantly from last position to finish in fourth place, setting the fastest lap in the process. After such a strong opening weekend, Jehan is leading the points race to become the 2013 British Champion."