Lariche & Consani On Verge Of Title After Misano Double Win

GT4 European Series Report: Misano Race Weekend Overview

Race 1: Saturday

In a commanding performance, Benjamin Lariche and Robert Consani clinched their third victory of the season in the GT4 European Series at Misano, extending their championship lead. Starting from third on the grid in the #3 Team Speedcar Audi, Lariche maintained pace with the leaders, Josh Rattican and Lluc Ibañez, before handing over to Consani during the pit stops.

Consani’s superior tyre management allowed him to reclaim the lead, overtaking Rattican’s McLaren and Ibañez’s Mercedes-AMG in a thrilling multi-corner battle. The duo’s win showcased strategic prowess and timely execution throughout the race.

Stanislav Safronov and Aleksandr Vaintrub took their first Pro-Am victory of the season, capitalizing on competitors’ misfortunes in the #7 Mirage Racing Aston Martin, while Jean-Mathieu Leandri and Antoni de Barn secured the Am class win, reinforcing their championship lead.

Key Quotes:
"Lariche’s early pace set the stage for Consani’s late charge, demonstrating our team’s strength under pressure," remarked Consani post-race.

Race 2: Sunday

Consani and Lariche completed a flawless weekend with a lights-to-flag victory, bringing their total wins to four this season and positioning themselves to potentially secure the Silver title at Nürburgring. The pair leads the standings by 79 points after their impressive performance at Misano.

Starting from pole, Consani established an early lead, fending off close competitors, including Pedro Ebrahim and Yagiz Gedik, who finished second despite a late puncture afflicting Gabriele Piana and Berkay Besler’s BMW.

In Pro-Am, Vaintrub and Safronov claimed their second consecutive win, further closing the points gap in the standings. The Am class saw another triumph for Leandri and De Barn, solidifying their position atop the championship leaderboard.

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