Keohane is eighth in Pau qualifier

In the FIA Formula 3 Europe Cup, the Grand Prix of Pau, Cork driver, Michael Keohane, competing in his first ever street race, was eighth fastest in the Group A qualifying session this morning at the French town near the foot of the Pyrenees.

His Carlin Motorsport team mate, Alan Van Der Merwe was tenth. Keohane lapped the street circuit in a best time of one minute12.265 seconds. French driver, Tristan Gommendy (ASM Elf) set the quickest time - one minute 11.55 seconds.