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Media Centre, Circuito Internacional de Vila Real, 18h10 Sunday 12 July 2015

For Markus Pommer, the trip to Zandvoort in The Netherlands paid off: on Saturday, he scored his first-ever FIA Formula 3 European Championship podium finish at the 4.307 kilometres long ex-Formula 1 circuit; one day later, he scored his maiden victory.

José María López is a six-time winner in the FIA World Touring Car Championship after he converted pole position into a stylish victory in the first OSCARO.com WTCC Race of Portugal in Vila Real.

Media Centre, Circuito Internacional de Vila Real, 12h10 Sunday 12 July 2015

China’s Ma Qing Hua has claimed victory in a dramatic second OSCARO.com WTCC Race of Portugal. The Citroën driver’s success on the Vila Real street circuit followed his historic triumph in Russia last season when he became the first driver from China to win an FIA world championship motor race.

The FIA Sport Conference 2015 saw the role of women in motor sport centre stage, as a number of key figures discussed the progress women are making in the sport.

Felix Rosenqvist (Prema Powerteam) still having been beaten by his rival Antonio Giovinazzi (Jagonya Ayam with Carlin) in first qualifying, he came good in his next opportunity.

Antonio Giovinazzi (Jagonya Ayam with Carlin) emerged as the winner from the 19th season race of the FIA Formula 3 European Championship at the 4.307 kilometres long Circuit Park Zandvoort.

FIA President Jean Todt brought FIA Sport Conference 2015 in Mexico City to a close by telling delegates that the strength of the FIA lies in the talent within its member clubs.

The first interactive session briefed ASNs on the benefits of making joint applications for grant aid.