October 19, Colombo (LNW): Young Sri Lankan racing driver Yevan David has etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Sri Lankan to clinch the Rookie Championship title in the prestigious Euroformula Open series.
The landmark achievement came during the penultimate round of the championship, held at the iconic Monza circuit in Italy. David secured the rookie crown after finishing second in the weekend’s second race, capping off a high-pressure weekend with a composed and strategic drive.
The weekend began with a fierce contest in the opening race, where David started from pole position. He found himself in a tight three-way battle with his Motopark teammate Everett Stack and Mexico’s Jose Garfias. Despite a shredded rear-left tyre in the final lap—an incident that nearly derailed his podium hopes—David managed to bring the car home in sixth place. That finish, however, earned him the reversed-grid pole for the next day’s race.
In Race Two, David showed maturity beyond his years, defending strongly and maintaining a steady pace to secure second place at the chequered flag. That result not only earned him the rookie title but also elevated him to second place in the overall drivers’ standings, edging past South Korea’s Michael Shin. Poland’s Tymek Kucharczyk continues to lead the championship.
David’s breakthrough season in European single-seater racing has captured the attention of motorsport enthusiasts back home and across the continent. His consistent performances, sharp racecraft, and resilience under pressure have marked him as a rising talent to watch in the international racing scene.
