Misano: Second Victory Overall For Gorini & Tamburini’s LP Racing Maserati GT2 In Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship

Italian duo Leonardo Gorini and Carlo Tamburini secured their second victory in the Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli at the Misano World Circuit. The LP Racing team's Maserati GT2, driven by Gorini and Tamburini, finished as runners-up in Race 2, solidifying their position at the top of the overall and ProAm standings. Philippe Prette of the LP Racing team claimed third place in Race 1, winning the Am class. Alexandre Leroy of TFT Racing took first place in the same class in Race 2, propelling him to the top of the category standings. The Modena cars showcased exceptional performance throughout the races. Gorini and Tamburini's decision to make an early pit stop paid off, allowing them to maintain control of the race and secure victory in Race 1. In Race 2, Tamburini started from pole position but dropped to fifth after the driver change. However, Gorini staged an impressive comeback, finishing as the runner-up. Leroy engaged in a thrilling duel for fourth place overall, ultimately securing fifth place and leading the Am class. Unfortunately, Prette was involved in an accident early on in Race 2 and had to retire. With these results, Gorini and Tamburini now lead the overall standings of the 2024 Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli and the ProAm category. Leroy is currently leading the Am class ahead of Prette. The next round of the series will take place in Spa, Belgium, from May 25 to 30.Giovanni Sgro, Head of Maserati Corse, expressed his satisfaction with Maserati's success in the races. He highlighted how Maserati's commitment to motorsport aims to involve customers by providing exceptional products without compromise. Sgro mentioned two examples: the Maserati GT2, developed based on the MC20, and the Maserati MCXtrema, a non-road-legal racing car designed for gentleman drivers. He emphasized Maserati's ability to develop superior technology and deliver outstanding performance on both the track and the road. Sgro expressed excitement for the upcoming rounds of the 2024 Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli, where other teams will be competing with Maserati cars they have purchased.Maserati is known for producing a range of unique cars that stand out for their extraordinary personality. These cars are renowned for their style, technology, and exclusivity. Maserati has a tradition of successful cars that redefine Italian sports car design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety. The Maserati lineup includes the Levante, the brand's first SUV, the Grecale SUV, the GranTurismo grand tourer, and the GranCabrio convertible. These models feature high-quality materials and excellent technical solutions. The range includes 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains for the Grecale and Levante models, as well as V6 petrol engines with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive options that embody Maserati's performance DNA. The flagship models are the MC20 super sports car and the MC20 Cielo spyder, both powered by the groundbreaking 100% Maserati Nettuno V6 engine, which incorporates Formula 1-derived technologies. The GranTurismo is available with a high-performance V6 petrol engine derived from the Nettuno engine, as well as a 100% electric version called the GranTurismo Folgore. Maserati's electric range also includes the Grecale Folgore SUV and the latest addition, the GranCabrio Folgore. Maserati has ambitious plans for electrification, with all models set to have a full-electric version by 2025 and the entire range running solely on electricity by 2028.For further information, contact Roberta Marchetti, Maserati Corse Communications Manager, at [email protected].