British rider Jake shines in the third round of FIMMiniGP Qatar

Young British rider Jake Franklin secured victoriesin both races during the third round of the 2024 FIM MiniGP Qatar, narrowingthe gap on the championship leader Marton Bellelli, late Saturday night. At theLusail International Circuit Karting Track, Franklin, who missed out on the championshippoints in the second round due to absence, won Race 1 with a 0.226-second leadover Italy’s Andrea Giacchero. Riley Robinson secured third place in Race 1,while points leader Bellelli of Hungary failed to finish. In Race 2, Robinsonclaimed the second spot, finishing 0.397 secs behind the winner, while Bellellisecured the third place. After three rounds, Bellelli leads the standings with98 points, followed by Robinson with 83 points. Franklin is in third place with74 points.