2025 International GT Open: Race 2 Summary
Barcelona, Spain – The 2025 International GT Open series intensified as Tommaso Mosca and Carl Bennett delivered a commanding performance in Race 2 at Barcelona, securing their third win of the season. This victory sees them reduce the championship deficit to leader Levente Révész (Motopark Mercedes) to just 11 points, and to 6 points behind Simon Reicher-Christopher Haase (Eastalent Audi) in second.
Race Results
- Winners: Tommaso Mosca / Carl Bennett (AF Corse Ferrari)
- Second Place: James Kell / Dean Macdonald (Greystone McLaren)
- Third Place: Josh Rattican / Jayden Kelly (Greystone McLaren)
Mosca took the lead early, overtaking pole-sitter Haase within two laps. Despite a mid-race safety car deployment due to an accident involving Salaquarda and Paverud, Mosca maintained control once the race resumed.
Key Quotes
Mosca emphasized the importance of their performance, stating, “Today’s win has put us right back in the title hunt. We executed our strategy perfectly.”
Class Standings
In the Pro-Am class, Steve Jans and Aaron Walker (GetSpeed Mercedes) reclaimed the lead by just one point over Valentin Pierburg and Dominik Baumann (SPS Mercedes), who finished second. The Pro-Am podium was rounded out by Charles Dawson and McKenzy Cresswell (2Seas Motorsport).
In the Am category, Gino Forgione and Michele Rugolo (AF Corse Ferrari) celebrated their eighth 2025 win but face close competition, leading Mark Sansom (Garage 59 McLaren) by only four points.
Race Notes
- Weather: The race started under clear conditions despite earlier heavy rain.
- Pit Strategy: The pit window opened on lap 15, with minimal position changes post-stops.
- Incidents: The race was briefly neutralized for six laps due to incident-related debris on the track.
As the season heads to Monza for the final showdown, three contenders remain tightly packed within just 11 points, promising an exhilarating conclusion to the championship.
