Video : GP2 Valencia 2012, Rio Haryanto failed to finish

Indonesian rider, Rio Haryanto failed to complete the second race (sprint race) GP2 Series sixth series in Valencia, Spain (24/6). Rio collided with James Calado (Lotus GP team) on lap 20 of 23 laps.

Rio race on this race very well and has a chance to become champion. Several times through the Rio nearly Calado, who led for most of the race.

This race eventually won by Razia of Arden International team with a record time of 46 minutes 07.255 seconds. Calado won second prize with a time of 46 minutes 08.434 seconds.

Leimer captured third place with a time of 46 minutes 08.842 seconds, while Chilton was fourth with a time of 46 minutes 09.680 seconds.

In the sixth series in Valencia, Rio only added 10 points after the first race (feature race) Saturday (24/6) was ranked fifth.

"I am disappointed with this incident. But I feel satisfied I have been able to show potential and have been fighting a maximum. From now on, I sure can win the race in the GP2 Series is very competitive," said Rio.

Although failed to finish, Rio has shown to the eyes of the world that he could be a champion and be reckoned with and respected in the GP2 Series.

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Finish in 14th, Rio could be better in GP2 Monaco 2012

Rio Haryanto to finish in the top-14 at the 2012 Monaco GP2 Feature Race. These results are quite good considering Rio started the race from the order of 23

Rio could have obtained better results if he does not hit drive through penalty due to cross out the wrong track boundary.

The race was dominated by drivers from Venezuela, Johnny Cecotto Jr. Barwa Addax team, despite constant pressure from the Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson (iSport International) and Van Der Garde Geido (Caterham Racing).

Series in Monaco will still hold the race is Race 2 (Sprint Race), Saturday (26/5) afternoon local time. In current standings Rio was in position 14 of standings with 16 points.

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News : GP2 Bahrain 2012 3rd Series, Valsecchi won again, Rio finish sixth

Davide Valsecchi won again in third series GP2 in Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir. Starting start at second position Valsecchi successful to beat owner of pole position Guido Van Der Gar (Caterham).

With this victory, Valsecchi will scored a hat trick if win a sprint race that will be held today at same place.

Meanwhile Indonesia rider, Rio Haryanto able to achieve positive results after finish in sixth p;ace. Rio failed to maintain its position after overtaken his team mate Max Chilton who have more experience in GP2 event, especially in terms of keeping tire compound is more durable.

Rio have a chance to improve his position in the standings if he get good results in second race (sprint), which begins today.

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