Alex Ninovic, Hugo Schwarze and Kanato Le were the top-three finishers in the first race of the weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. Here's how each driver reacted at the end of the contest.
Winner, Alex Ninovic, Rodin Motorsport:
"I'm super happy with this morning and getting the win. Starting off pole was quite nerve wracking before the race because this track gives quite a big slipstream to the cars behind. So I was worried about some people behind possibly getting around me on the first lap, but I managed quite well and managed to stay out at the front for the whole time. I had really good safety car restarts and overall it was just a really good race.
"I got an OK start, it wasn't the best, but then I managed to get a really good run out of turn one and from there I managed to stay out of the slipstream as much as I could down the Kemmel Straight, and managed to stay in first at turn five. From there I just led the way so I was super happy to have a strong start to the race.
"The restarts were amazing as well, it took a bit of pressure off me which was good. We've got the win and the points so I'm super happy with how everything has gone."
Second, Hugo Schwarze, VRD Racing:
"It feels really good to get a podium and in a main race, which is even better.
"I'm not really sure [on how he survived the last lap attacks from behind]! I'll have to watch that one back but I was up in the air twice and managed to escape it and stay ahead of the pack behind, and then managed to bring it home.
"All I was thinking at that moment was how I could keep it on track and do the best I can to recover some places or maintain places. That's what I did and now of course the thought is on what could have happened!
"Quali two wasn't great, I couldn't use the pace that we had, but I'm sure that I can use that pace to get up the order."
Third, Kanato Le, Hillspeed:
"I got a really good restart and then out of turn one I had a really good tow and managed to overtake everyone. I tried to find a gap and I found it in the end and finish P3. So it was good.
"Obviously it was a bit messy, on the last lap everyone was going to send it. I had a bit of contact but I managed to stay on track without any damage and find another position in the end and finish P3, so it was good we were able to finish all clean.
"I'm really looking forward to race two, I had mega pace in that race so hopefully I can replicate that and just check out."