Andy Yan, riding on the momentum generated by his win two weeks ago, posted the fastest lap of 1:07.530 in CTCC R3 qualifying session in Shanghai Tianma Circuit that was ran under cloudy sky.

The qualifying was divided into two groups in this small circuit . Tengyi Jiang, Andy Yan and Martin Xie ran in group one at 15:00. Fully aware of the possibility of rain, the three Changan Ford drivers were told to push early to get a good lap time in. Andy Yan made his best time of 1:07.530 on his first lap out of the pits and no one could beat him after that. Tengyi Jiang secured his second position in lap 6. Martine Xie took third place also in his 6th lap.

Rainey He ran in group 2 and he returned to the pit to change tire after 3 laps. He posed an impressive time of 1:07.897 and bumped his two teammates to third and fourth place respectively. After the two sessions are concluded, the four Changan Ford drivers will share the two front rows for Sunday’s race.

Tomorrow the race will begin at 13:22.