Vanthoor and Weerts Strengthen Championship Lead with Podium Finish at Magny-Cours
– BMW M Team WRT drivers Vanthoor and Weerts achieved a win and second place at Magny-Cours. – Maintained their championship lead with a two-point advantage. – Competitors showed strong performances, including a time penalty impacting the Bronze Cup results. – Season finale set for October 11-13 in Barcelona.
The title race in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS intensified during the penultimate sprint weekend at Magny-Cours, France. BMW M Team WRT drivers Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts, piloting the #32 BMW M4 GT3, secured a victory and a second-place finish, maintaining their narrow lead in the overall standings. Both drivers showcased impressive recoveries during the two races, moving from sixth to second on Saturday and from eighth to second on Sunday. They faced tough competition from the #48 Mercedes of Lucas Auer and Maro Engel before ultimately finishing with a win and a runner-up result, preserving their two-point advantage in the driver standings. In the Bronze Cup, Dan Harper and Darren Leung achieved third-place finishes in both races despite a time penalty affecting their Saturday performance. The season finale is scheduled for October 11-13 in Barcelona, Spain.
The Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe is a prestigious racing series featuring sprint and endurance races. The current season’s sprint cup has seen fierce competition, with teams vying for the championship as they progress through various race weekends. BMW M Team WRT has emerged as a strong contender, particularly with drivers Vanthoor and Weerts leading the charge, demonstrating consistency and performance on the track. The results from Magny-Cours further underline their championship aspirations as they prepare for the critical final races.
Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts effectively defended their lead in the GT World Challenge Europe with a win and a podium finish at Magny-Cours. Their performance highlighted their resilience and skill, keeping them in contention for the championship as they approach the final race in Barcelona. Furthermore, their teammates and competitors also showcased strong performances, promising an exciting conclusion to the season.
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