The Italian tops the World Drivers’ Championship on 35 points, 11 ahead of American Shaun Torrente, following his sensational victory at the Grand Prix of France two weekends ago.

Team Abu Dhabi also lead the Teams World Championship by eight points ahead of the CTIC F1 China Team.

The Grand Prix of Portugal takes place on the Arade River in Portimao on Sunday and Carella is determined to push home his advantage.

“This year it was our weekend in France but Shaun (Torrente) will be determined to get his revenge in Portugal and we have already been in contact through social media and both of us are looking forward to what promises to be another great battle,” said Carella.

After F-4S racing was omitted from the racing programme in Evian, meanwhile, Rashed Al Qamzi and Mohammed Al Mehairbi return to UIM F-4S Trophy racing action in Portugal on Saturday.

Al Qamzi is currently tied for the series lead with Ferdinand Zandbergen, after both the Emirati and the Dutchman took a third place and an outright win apiece at the two races in Dubai in March.

They are two points clear of Finland’s Kalle Viippo, while Al Mehairbi suffered his own fair share of disappointment in Dubai and is ninth with five points.