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Maserati Achieves Second Place In GT2 European Series At Hockenheim
Philippe Prette secured a second-place finish overall in Race 1 at the Hockenheim circuit, Germany, during round 4 of the Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli. Driving the LP Racing number 2 Maserati GT2, Prette also clinched victory in the Am class. This marked his fourth win of the season in this category.
Prette began Race 1 from pole position but lost the lead early on. However, a strategic pit stop allowed him to recover and finish second overall. This performance ensured his win in the Am class. In Race 2, despite starting from pole again, an early pit stop setback pushed him out of contention for the top spots. The safety car's intervention later helped him secure third place in the Am class.
In contrast, Alexandre Leroy faced difficulties throughout the weekend. Arriving as the standings leader, he ended up with two fifth-place finishes in the Am class. A 12-second penalty for a fast pit stop in Race 1 and a collision while battling for the lead in Race 2 hindered his performance.
Leonardo Gorini and Carlo Tamburini had a challenging weekend in the Pro Am class. Starting from the back due to issues in qualifiers, their comeback attempt in Race 1 was cut short by an early contact forcing them to retire. They managed a better recovery in Race 2, starting from the pit lane and finishing seventh overall, fourth in their class.
The next event for the Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli is scheduled at Italy's Autodromo di Monza from 20 to 22 September.
Maserati's Performance
Giovanni Sgro, Head of Maserati Corse, expressed satisfaction with Maserati GT2's performance at Hockenheim: "Today was a positive day on the track with Maserati GT2: our car did well at Hockenheim, bringing home second place in Race 1." He highlighted that Maserati GT2 consistently ranks among the top three, offering competitive performance and unique driving experiences.
Maserati has a rich history in FIA GT championships and aims to maintain its leading position in every round of the Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli. Sgro added that they are proud to provide teams with cars featuring advanced technologies and distinctive driving styles.
Maserati's Future Plans
Maserati plans to enjoy a summer break before returning for the Italian round at Monza. The brand continues to produce unique cars known for their style, technology, and exclusivity. Their range includes models like Levante, Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio, each embodying Italian sports car excellence.
The lineup features hybrid powertrains for Grecale and Levante and V6 petrol engines for other models. The MC20 super sports car and MC20 Cielo spyder are powered by Maserati's Nettuno V6 engine with F1-derived technologies. The GranTurismo offers both high-performance V6 petrol and an electric version called GranTurismo Folgore.
Maserati aims to have all models available as full-electric versions by 2025 and plans for an entirely electric range by 2028.
The brand remains committed to delivering high-quality materials and technical solutions across its range while continuing its tradition of redefining Italian sports cars' design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety.
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