Gautam HariSinghania secures yet another 2nd: Ferrari Euro Challenge
Valencia (Spain), 3 October, 2015: Gautam HariSinghania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond Limited and Founder Chairman, Super Car Club, finished secondin the Race 1 at Valencia, SPAIN and secured yet another historic podium finish at the prestigious Ferrari event – Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015.
The first day of competition at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia saw Jacques Duyver and Bjorn Grossmann stretch their lead over their direct rivals in the Coppa Shell and the Trofeo Pirelli, while a superb race by Alessandro Vezzoni blew the Trofeo Pirelli Am open again. Matteo “Babalus” Santoponte performed a great comeback in the Trofeo Pirelli, moving up from last to second, to stay in the title fight.
Coppa Shell. The Coppa Shell opened the day with a tight race full of emotions. Three of the four Kessel Racing drivers got away perfectly, with Jacques Duyver entering corner in command ahead of Gautam Singhania and Fons Scheltema.
Singhania finished secondin Race 1 in
the Coppa Shell category and had also qualified2ndearlier in the day. Hewas placed 3rdoverall in the championship as of today and surely aims to climb up the table with this win Saturday.
The Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015 started in April 2015 at Monza, Italy where Singhania secured a double podium finish followed by another podium finish at Budapest, Hungary, Le Castellet, France and Imola, Italy in June, July and September respectively. He is representing India and is endorsed by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI).
Commenting on his historic win, Gautam HariSinghania said “I am thrilled to finish this race as successfully as others through the yearand it isyet another proud moment for me at the sixth round of the Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship at Valencia, SPAIN. It has been a great season for me so far and I am looking forward for a great performance in finale in November as well.”
The entire season comprises in total of 15 races with two races a weekend, spread over six weekends mainly at Monza (ITALY), Imola (ITALY), Mugello (ITALY), Le Castellet (FRANCE), Valencia (SPAIN) and Budapest (HUNGARY). This culminates into to the world finals, consisting of three races in November 2015, where one race is together with the other two regions of Asia and North America. The grid will consist of about 40-50 cars like last year and there’s sure to be some competitive racing that promises to be a great experience.
Gautam HariSinghania raced with the renowned Swiss Team named Kessel Racing that has registered numerous wins and an exhaustive experience under its belt. Former F1 driver and current GT driver Andrea Motermini is his coach for the entire season.
eom/singhania press release with inputs from Ferrari
