IT is a mark of rookie racer Oliver Jarvis s bold ambitions that he left disappointed with two podium finishes from the All Japan F3 Championships at the weekend. The 23-year-old from Burwell finished second, then third, in rounds three and four of the ch

IT is a mark of rookie racer Oliver Jarvis's bold ambitions that he left disappointed with two podium finishes from the All Japan F3 Championships at the weekend.

The 23-year-old from Burwell finished second, then third, in rounds three and four of the championship, in Suzuka.

He said: "After pre-season testing I was expecting more. That said, I'm still second in the championship and I shall be working hard for even better results."

Some wheelspin off the line in the first race of the day prevented Jarvis from moving up a place from his third position start.

After constant pressure Jarvis passed Brazilian Roberto Streit on the inside of turn one, but couldn't challenge TOM'S team-mate Kazuya Oshima, who finished comfortable winner.

Jarvis made a superb start to the second race, powering past Oshima, but caught the side of the track while overtaking and lost valuable seconds.

Jarvis held off late pressure from Oshima to secure his third place.