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THE STATISTICS THAT DEFINED THE 2018 BLANCPAIN GT SERIES
The 2018 Blancpain GT Series now belongs to the history books. With the final championship standings confirmed, we have the opportunity to study the numbers that defined a thrilling campaign. Raw speed Success is not simply about finding the fastest drivers: teamwork, strategy and consistency are perhaps even more important than raw speed, particularly at … Continue reading
IN PROFILE: MIRKO BORTOLOTTI RETURNS TO MONZA AS CHAMPION
“I am a racing driver,” says Mirko Bortolotti. “I want to race, I want to win, and I want to fight for championships.” A quick glance at the Italian’s track record confirms that he means business. Bortolotti has tasted success in almost everything he has ever raced, with several major championships to show for his … Continue reading
GROUPE NATIONAL ADDS LOCAL FLAVOUR TO 24 HOURS OF SPA
Since the Total 24 Hours of Spa became a GT contest at the beginning of this century, organisers SRO Motorsports Group have reserved a place for Belgian teams and drivers wishing to compete in what is effectively the country’s most popular race. Enter ‘Groupe National’. During the touring car era of the Spa endurance classic … Continue reading
FOUR QUESTIONS TO…. ERIC VAN DE POELE
With five victories (1987, 1998, 2005, 2006 and 2008) Eric van de Poele is the most successful driver in Total 24 Hours of Spa history. With the 70th edition of the Belgian endurance classic just around the corner, the time is right to look back at the highlights from the 25 starts the 56-year-old has … Continue reading
EMIL FREY JAGUAR RACING ENDS WINTER TEST PROGRAM WITH GT3 JAGUAR
Emil Frey Jaguar Racing underwent an intensive test program with the GT3 Jaguar ahead of the fourth season in the Blancpain GT Series, starting in three weeks. The Swiss team concluded two test days each at Monza, Misano and Barcelona in order to be best prepared ahead of the start into the season at Monza … Continue reading
FABIEN BARTHEZ JOINS TEAM AKKA-ASP FOR THE BLANCPAIN GT SERIES
When the drivers were announced for the 2018 edition of the Blancpain GT Series, there was still one name missing, namely the driver who would race alongside Philippe GIAUQUE and Eric DEBARD at the wheel of the #89 Mercedes-AMG GT3 #89, in the AM category of the Endurance Cup… The suspense is now over: the … Continue reading
24 HOURS OF SPA: A HISTORY, PART 3 2001-2017
In 2018 the Total 24 Hours of Spa celebrates its 70th edition. Through the years, the endurance classic produced some of the highlights of international long-distance racing. In this three-part series, we take a closer look at the history of the event. Part III: 2001-2017 2001 saw the start of a new and exciting era … Continue reading
NEW SEASON PREPARATIONS CONTINUE SMOOTHLY FOR BLANCPAIN PRO-AM CHAMPION AL HARTHY
Ahmad Al Harthy continued his strong pre-season Blancpain Endurance Cup testing programme at Monza last Friday, 16th March, where the Oman Racing team acquired vital set-up data ahead of the opening round of 2018 at the Italian venue – which takes place next month. Following a strong two-day outing at Paul Ricard in France, where … Continue reading
BLANCPAIN GT SERIES ANNOUNCES 2018 ENTRY LIST WITH 50 CARS REPRESENTING 11 MANUFACTURERS
The Blancpain GT Series has finalised its full-season entry list for 2018, with no fewer than 11 major manufacturers set to be represented. With balanced grids of professional and amateur entrants preparing to tackle the 10-round campaign, the series retains its reputation as the world’s most popular and fiercely-contested form of GT racing. This is … Continue reading
MULTIPLE ENTRIES STRENGTHEN BLANCPAIN GT SERIES GRID AHEAD OF 2018 SEASON
The entry list for the 2018 Blancpain GT Series continues to grow, with a number of new additions to the grid being officially confirmed ahead of the upcoming campaign. Emil Frey Racing will partner with Lexus to contest the full Blancpain GT Series in 2018, embarking on a challenge for top honours in both the … Continue reading
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