Leipert Motorsport entered two cars at the season opener of the new GT Summer Series. During free practice, the focus was on set-up work and gaining experience with the new Pirelli tyres. In qualifying, the team proved well prepared: the #9 secured starting positions seven, four and five for the weekend’s three races. The #44 qualified in eleventh place for the first two races and in tenth place overall for the third race.
For the #9, the weekend began with a setback: the car had to be retired due to a technical fault as early as the formation lap of the first race. In the two subsequent races, Drasal found his rhythm. In difficult, rainy conditions during the second race, this was rewarded with third place in his class. In the final one-hour race, he built on this performance and secured a solid second place.
The #44 impressed with fighting spirit and consistency. Despite taking the lead on track in the first race, Binder ultimately had to relinquish it to the competition due to a 10-second time penalty. The #44 remained consistent throughout the rest of the weekend. In both the challenging wet race and the third race, Binder drove the car to second place in the Cup X class.
“We had a good start to the GTSS season. The series environment is excellent, so we will certainly be back on the grid for selected races. The drivers and team did an outstanding job despite unforeseen circumstances.” – Managing Directors Marc Poos and Marcel Leipert
Next week, the team will be heading back to Imola for the official Lamborghini Super Trofeo test, where the second round of the one-make cup will take place in two weeks’ time.
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