Double win for Fleming and Sartingen in Estoril

Estoril, 16 July 2023 - Thomas Fleming (HR Owen – FF Corse) in the Trofeo Pirelli and Axel Sartingen (Lueg Sportivo – Herter Racing) in Coppa Shell scored repeat victories at Estoril. They also won Race-2 of round five of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Europe, held for the first time at the historic Portuguese circuit. Franz Engstler (Charles Pozzi GT Racing) also repeated his Race-1 victory, consolidating his lead in the Trofeo Pirelli Am. Henrik Kamstrup (Formula Racing) took his first win in the Coppa Shell Am.

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Trofeo Pirelli. The young Thomas Fleming, who started from pole position with a time of 1’37”653, and Eliseo Donno, second in qualifying 142 thousandths behind the leader, fought another exciting contest in Race-2. At the end of the 30- minute outing, the British driver again came out on top, after holding first position in the early stages and progressively stretching his lead over his rival. He also won the extra point for the fastest lap time of 1’39”149. The experienced Max Mugelli (CDP – Eureka Competition) again completed the class podium. The second Trofeo Pirelli Am race was also tightly contested, with Franz Engstler overtaking poleman Hanno Laskowski (Emil Frey Sportivo) at the start. The duel between the two Germans saw Laskowski regain the lead in the final minutes, but Engstler, who also set the fastest lap time of 1’41”039, struck back to cross the line in first place. Marco Zanasi (CDP – Pinetti Motorsport) finished third, getting the better of newcomer Hendrick Viol (Scuderia Praha) in a long and gripping battle. James Owen (Meridien Modena – FF Corse) was fifth, followed by Nicolò Rosi (Kessel Racing).

Standings Trofeo Pirelli. With his two victories in Portugal, Thomas Fleming cut the gap to leader Eliseo Donno. The Italian now tops the overall standings with 123 points, ahead of the Briton on 100 and Mugelli on 81. In the Trofeo Pirelli Am, Franz Engstler increased his lead over his closest pursuer Hanno Laskowski, to 35 points.