British fans to enjoy great title battles

29.08.2017

The British round of the GT Open has now a good tradition of visiting the Grand Prix track in Northamptonshire and British fans have become over the years some of the most enthusiastic followers of the GT Open. They will have a lot to enjoy this year, as the series is living one of the most interesting and closely-fought editions in recent years and offers a tremendous grid.

The fight for the titles is entering its crucial phase and sees no less than five driver pairs in excellent position (within only 14 points) at the top of the standings. To further underline the situation, first position sees a tie. Thomas Biagi and Giovanni Venturini, who lead Lamborghini’s efforts with the Huracán of Imperiale Racing, have the same number of points (60) as Miguel Ramos and Mikkel Mac with the Spirit of Race Ferrari 488. Two points behind, young guns Victor Bouveng and Fran Rueda are a close second, driving the BMW M6 of Teo Martín Motorsport. Together with Albert Costa – Philipp Frommenwiler (Emil Frey Racing Lexus RC F), who lie in fourth, they are the only ones to have won two races so far. In fifth position is the other Lexus of the Farnbacher family, confirming the excellent debut of new Japanese racer. It is to be noted that the Farnbacher brothers are now split in points, with Dominik ahead of Mario, who missed one event because of a clashing commitment.

The Pro-Am category also sees thrilling competition, with Marco Cioci-Piergiuseppe Perazzini (AF Corse Ferrari) having a minimal advantage (2 points) over the Balfe Motorsport McLaren of Shaun Balfe-Rob Bell. No doubt that the British outfit will be wanting to reverse the situation in their home race.

In the Am category, the game is even tighter, as the MS Racing Mercedes of Austrians Alexander Hrachowina-Martin Konrad has a single point gap over the sister AMG car of Portuguese Silva Sardinha-Coimbra Da Costa (Sports&You), the reigning champions, while the Kaspersky Motorsport Ferrari of Alex Moiseev-Davide Rizzo is just two points from the top.

Needless to say, Silverstone is going to see some hot action in all the classes!