After announcing his involvement in the Belcar Endurance Championship and in the GT Championship in France, the new Belgian team W Racing Team this weekend begins its season on the French track of Nogaro, during the famous Easter Cups.
This time, truce speeches and preparation! On Easter weekend, the kickoff of the GT Championship in France on the Nogaro circuit also marks the debut race in the W Racing Team and its Audi R8 Le Mans Series. Created during the winter by Yves Weerts, René Verbist and Vincent Vosse, and between WRT team officially in the dance … and she looks forward to quickly make a name in the middle!
Facing competition from high caliber, the task will not the easiest yet. It is true that with 33 crews entered, 9 marks and drivers as Olivier Panis, Christophe Bouchut, Stephane Ortelli and Anthony Beltoise, the French competition stands out as one of the most noted in Europe.
Driving Audi R8 two LMS defending the banner of the Belgian Audi Club, the two duets are hoping to intervene in the fight to the outposts, and why not – provide a podium for his team WRT baptism of fire. As a reminder, Gregory Franchi and Stephane Lémeret compose on the # 19 crew 100% while the Belgian team’s other car, the # 18, will be entrusted to the capable hands of Kurt Mollekens Tuchbant and David French.
“Even if it is composed of experienced people, our team is new,” recalls Vincent Vosse. “There will therefore inevitably a small period of adjustment and learning for all of us. And then just to see the list of entrants and structures in the paddock to understand how the level is raised . We therefore keep both feet on the ground, I think ambition of the top 5 is not bad. It would allow us to score important points for the rest of the championship. ”
The qualifying session, divided into two parts, is scheduled for Saturday at 16.20. The two races of 60 minutes, they will be held Sunday and Monday at 15.20 to 15.10.
- Belgian Audi Club (translated)
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