This past weekend, SP Racing made a strong statement at Mugello with four cars battling it out on the track. Representing the team were drivers Stefano Zanini and Fabio Fabiani in car #223, Ian Rodriguez and Laura Van Den Hengel in car #145, Eugenio Pisani and Stefano Zerbi in car #133, and Massimo Abbati and Alberto Grisi in car #233.
Saturday morning’s qualifying sessions set the stage for an exciting weekend:
- Ian Rodriguez (#145) delivered an outstanding performance, securing P1 in Pro-Am and P3 overall for Race 1. His teammate, Laura Van Den Hengel, earned P3 in Pro-Am and P21 overall for Race 2.
- Stefano Zanini (#223) clinched P2 in Am and P20 overall for Race 1, while Fabio Fabiani will start Race 2 from P23 overall.
- Eugenio Pisani (#133) dominated his session, achieving P1 in Pro-Am and P6 overall for Race 2. Stefano Zerbi will start Race 1 from P26 overall.
- Alberto Grisi (#233) qualified P27 overall for Race 1, with Massimo Abbati starting Race 2 from P20 overall.
Saturday’s race at Mugello saw SP Racing deliver outstanding performances across the board. Ian Rodriguez had an electrifying start in car #145, leading the race for many laps and showcasing his skill and determination.
The rest of the team also impressed:
- Massimo Abbati and Alberto Grisi (#233) finished P10 overall and secured P2 in AM class.
- Stefano Zanini and Fabio Fabiani (#223) claimed P3 in AM class, demonstrating their consistency and pace.
- Ian Rodriguez and Laura Van Den Hengel (#145) crossed the line P9 overall and took P2 in PRO-AM class.
- Eugenio Pisani and Stefano Zerbi (#133) initially finished P5 overall, but were later demoted to P11 overall due to a race contact, still managing to secure P3 in PRO-AM class.
The final race of the weekend at Mugello saw SP Racing continue to demonstrate their prowess on the track. Eugenio Pisani and Stefano Zerbi (#133) delivered a strong performance, securing P2 in the Pro-AM class, adding another podium finish to their weekend.
Unfortunately, it was a tough race for Ian Rodriguez and Laura Van Den Hengel (#145), as they were forced to retire early with a D.N.F.
Similar occasion happened for Fabio Fabiani and Stefano Zanini (#223), who were forced to retire with a D.N.F. after a spin left them stuck in the gravel.
On a brighter note, the consistent duo Massimo Abbati and Alberto Grisi (#233) capped off their weekend with another strong finish, claiming P2 in the AM class.
Despite the challenges, it was a weekend full of valuable lessons and standout performances for SP Racing. The team leaves Mugello with their heads held high, ready to regroup and come back even stronger on the last weekend of the CIGT in Monza, on the 4th – 6th of October.
