Last weekend, Leipert Motorsport competed in the CREVENTIC 24H Series 6-hour race at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi with the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2. In the highly competitive GT3 Pro class, the team fielded an international quartet of drivers: Stanislav Minsky (KGZ), Nikolas Stati (AUS), Brendon Leitch (NZL) and Thomas Kiefer (GER). The team’s strong position for the race weekend was evident even in the preparatory phase. They covered over 1,500 test kilometers on Thursday and Friday, using the extensive track time to optimize the car’s setup, consolidate procedures, and provide ample driving practice for all drivers.
In the first of the three qualifying sessions, in which only AM drivers are permitted to participate, Kiefer secured pole position for the Lamborghini. In the subsequent sessions, Leitch and Stati also delivered consistently strong performances. Ultimately, the team secured a well-deserved sixth place on the grid.
The team performed consistently well throughout the race Race day began as planned under good conditions. As expected, the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 ran smoothly throughout.
However, due to numerous Code 60 phases, the race distance was significantly shortened, which put the Pro class cars at a strategic disadvantage. The different refueling regulations between the classes also played a decisive role in this situation, allowing other categories to gain an advantage. Despite the team’s consistent good performance, the disadvantages caused by the numerous Code 60 phases could not be fully compensated for.
After six hours of racing, the Lamborghini crossed the finish line in fourth place in the GT3 Pro class and ninth place overall.
“The team and drivers performed impressively. The entire weekend went very well in terms of both sport and organization. We had an excellent team, a strong car, and a quartet of drivers who performed impressively throughout. Of particular note was the performance of Nicolas Stati, who was competing in his first ever GT3 race and immediately impressed with his exceptional speed and consistency. Under normal racing conditions, we could certainly have achieved more, but the shortened race distance and associated strategic restrictions meant our hands were tied. With fourth place in the GT3 Pro class, we can be very satisfied under these circumstances.” – Marc Poos and Marcel Leipert (Managing Directors).
This coming weekend, Leipert Motorsport will be back in action at the 24H Dubai, the final highlight of the CREVENTIC Middle Eastern Trophy. On 17 and 18 January, the team will compete with a Lamborghini Super Trofeo Evo2 and a newly formed quintet of drivers.
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