Andorran Driver Frank Porte Rises to Third in Porsche Cup Benelux After Strong Spa Weekend
Secured fourth and fifth places at season opener in Spa-Francorchamps, overcoming a penalty in Race 1 to launch confidently toward Zandvoort.
Key Points
- Frank Porte finished 4th in Race 1 after penalty, 5th in Race 2 at Spa-Francorchamps.
- Started Race 1 from 3rd, led initially but red flag and 5-second penalty dropped him to 4th.
- Climbed to 3rd in Porsche Cup Benelux standings after season opener.
- Next round at Zandvoort in two weeks to build momentum.
Andorran driver Frank Porte has climbed to third in the Porsche Cup Benelux standings after securing fourth and fifth places at the season-opening weekend in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium.
Porte demonstrated strong pace and consistency throughout the event at the Stavelot circuit. He focused on track adaptation during free practice before delivering a solid qualifying performance, lining up third for Race 1 and fifth for Race 2.
In the opener, Porte made an excellent start to lead into the first corner. A red flag interrupted proceedings, prompting a restart that erased his early advantage. He then maintained competitive pressure on the leader to cross the line second on track, only for a five-second penalty to drop him to fourth and cost a podium spot.
Porte adopted a more conservative approach in Race 2 from his fifth-place start, holding steady to claim that finishing position and bank vital early points.
These results position him close to the top of the championship table, underscoring a confident season launch. The team now turns attention to the next round in two weeks at Zandvoort in the Netherlands, aiming to build on this momentum and close the gap to the frontrunners.
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