Hitech had a successful weekend at Hungary’s Hungaroring Circuit, claiming their second F3 podium this season. Red Bull Junior Hauger secured a P3 finish in Race 2 on Sunday, which also marked the Norwegian’s maiden FIA Formula 3 podium.
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The team will contest their home races when the FIA F3 Championship returns to Silverstone for a double header weekend on 31 July – 2 August.