The second round of the 2025 Eurocup-3 season at Portimão delivered a thrilling mix of breakthrough performances and championship drama, with Mexico’s Ernesto Rivera emerging as the new leader of the standings thanks to a pair of podium finishes, including his maiden victory in the category.
Rivera’s consistency and racecraft across the weekend allowed him to leap to the top of the championship, capping off a performance that marked a new chapter in his campaign. His results underline not only his growing confidence but also his status as a serious title contender in just his rookie season in the series.
Meanwhile, Kacper Sztuka continued to build momentum. The Polish driver secured two more podium finishes and added a Pole Position to his growing résumé. His performance in Portugal represented a significant step forward, elevating him to second in the overall standings and placing him firmly in the heart of the championship battle.
For Mattia Colnaghi, the weekend was more about limiting the damage. The former leader couldn’t replicate his early-season podium form, but a haul of valuable points across the three races keeps him well within striking distance as the season heads toward its midpoint.
Among the standout performers in Portimão was Jules Caranta, who claimed his best Eurocup-3 result to date with a superb second place finish. Also celebrating a return to form was Alex Abkhazava, who stepped back onto the podium nearly a year after his sole series victory—also achieved at this circuit—highlighting his strong connection with the Algarve layout.
Another key name to watch emerged in the form of James Egozi, who added his name to the Eurocup-3 winners’ list with a commanding drive. His breakthrough win signals his arrival as a potential dark horse in the championship fight. The weekend also saw a promising debut from Kai Daryanani, who marked his first Eurocup-3 appearance with points on the board—a solid foundation on which to build the rest of his rookie campaign.
As the dust settles from a decisive weekend in Portugal, all eyes now turn to the third round of the championship, set for June 20–22 at Circuit Paul Ricard, where the battle for supremacy in the ultra-competitive Eurocup-3 series is set to intensify once again.
