Koenig-RTK Surges Ahead
Hans Strecht’s victory marked the first win for Koenig-RTK as a constructor. Not only that, but Strecht and Hoffel’s second consecutive double podium has allowed the team to surge ahead in the Constructors Championship. With so many unknowns about the team’s drivers in play, it’s hard to tell if Koenig-RTK has snagged two exceptionally talented drivers or if their car is just the best package on the grid. Many media outlets claim a combination of both. Whatever the case, the other teams clearly have a lot to prove if they want to top the new team from Germany.
Mic McJergens: A Study in Age
With Nergal driver Mic McJergens celebrating his 30th birthday on track this weekend, many critics question whether or not the Irish driver is not too old to make a difference in Formula D. “His first season was practically art,” Darren Richardson, former Centurion driver said to the press. “But his early struggles in season 2 and his mediocre performance this year make it look like he’s lost some of that.” Indeed, many outlets have noted that McJergens is now the oldest driver on the grid, and that his performance this year is a step down from even his mediocre start to season 2. Nergal continues to stand behind its aging former world champion, but will it continue to do so if McJergens’ performance does not improve?
The Formula D World Championship 