New Zealand driver Brendon Hartley (Carlin Motorsport) scored his maiden victory in the Formula 3 Euro Series, with a win at the Brands Hatch “Indy” circuit in the UK.

Hartley’s victory also gave his team Carlin Motorsport it’s first win in the Euro series after years of dominating in the British series.

Mücke Motorsport drivers Alexander Sims and Sam Bird  completed the podium after the 14th round of the series. Jules Bianchi (ART Grand Prix) retired in the pits after six laps, but still retains his championship lead with a margin of 16 points.

The race was determined by two safety car phases. Basil Shaaban (Prema Powerteam) caused the first by hitting the barrier and a collision between Jake Rosenzweig (Carlin Motorsport), César Ramos (Manor Motorsport) and Adrien Tambay (ART Grand Prix) triggered the second safety car phase of the race.

Alexander Sims benefited from the first restart to overtake Esteban Gutierrez and Sam Bird but he was unable to challenge race leader Hartley who went on to a comfortable win.