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WEEKEND PREVIEW: 24H SERIES RETURNS AT MUGELLO; TESTS FOR SUPER GT AT FUJI

By Antonio Perez

Rev up your engines and get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend! The 24H Series makes a triumphant return at Mugello, while Super GT enthusiasts eagerly await thrilling tests at Fuji. Get ready to dive into the heart of motorsport action

Key Takeaways

After a hiatus, the prestigious 24H Series returns to Mugello, promising non-stop racing excitement and fierce competition among top teams and drivers.
The iconic Fuji Speedway plays host to Super GT test sessions, offering fans a glimpse of what's to come in one of the world's most exhilarating racing championships.
With drivers and teams fine-tuning their strategies and machines, expect nothing short of intense battles and record-breaking performances on both circuits.
From the breathtaking twists of Mugello to the iconic straights of Fuji, witness the perfect blend of speed, skill, and strategy as motorsport's finest take on the challenge.

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The 12 Hours of Mugello marks the debut of the 24H Series. The Pellin Racing team enters with their 488 GT3 Evo 2020 car, numbered 29, driven by Lisa Clark, Kyle Marcelli, and Jeff Westphal. Kessel Racing also joins the event with their number 5 car in the Am class, and Boem by Kessel Racing competes in the Pro-Am class with their number 8 296 GT3 car.

The Mugello racetrack in Tuscany marks the start of the European leg for 24H Series. Three Ferraris will be on the Scarperia course: a 296 GT3 and two 488 GT3 Evo 2020s. Additionally, Lilou Wadoux will navigate Ponos Racing’s 296 GT3 in the official assessments at Fuji for the Japanese Super GT series.

The race event starts on Friday, March 22, with free practice sessions and three rounds of qualifying. The race begins on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. The event will conclude on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Super GT action unfolds at the Fuji International Speedway across two days of official trials for the GT300 category on Saturday, 23 March, and Sunday, 24 March. Two Ferrari 296 GT3s will be featured: number 45 from Ponos Racing, and number 6 from Velorex – Team LeMans.

The number 6 Ferrari secured the fastest lap time in the GT300 class during the Okayama International Circuit testing. Spanish driver Spanish driver Merhi Muntan, born in 1991 clocked 1’25”964. Cozzolino drove the Ponos Racing car solo while Wadoux was at the 12 Hours of Sebring for the second round of the IMSA championship.

The Super GT calendar spans eight rounds, beginning with Okayama (13-14 April). Subsequently, events unfold at Fuji (3-4 May), followed by Suzuka (1-2 June). The series then returns to Fuji and Suzuka (3-4 August, 31 August-1 September), leading to Sugo (21-22 September), Autopolis (19-20 October), and culminating at Motegi (2-3 November).