SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 18, 2024 – Audi Sport customer racing celebrates a successful end to the European GT3 and GT4 racing season with multiple titles and victories. Teams competing with the Audi R8 LMS GT3 and GT4 demonstrated impressive performance in various SRO-organized championships, securing wins and podiums throughout the year.
GT3 Successes: Saintéloc Racing Leads the Charge
The Saintéloc Racing team proved to be a dominant force in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, achieving significant victories and championship titles.
- Endurance Cup Finale: At the final round of the Endurance Cup in Jeddah, the team secured a win in the Silver Cup class with drivers Lucas Légeret, Kobe Pauwels, and Ezequiel Perez Companc. Their teammates, Paul Evrard, Gilles Magnus, and Jim Pla, clinched victory in the Gold Cup class.
- Gold Cup Champions: These strong results propelled Evrard, Magnus, and Pla to secure the overall Gold Cup championship title in the Endurance Cup. Saintéloc Racing also claimed the team championship title.
- Overall Standings Domination: In the combined Sprint and Endurance series standings, Audi drivers dominated the Gold Cup classification, with Gilles Magnus and Paul Evrard taking first place, followed by Jim Pla in second. Lorenzo Patrese and Lorenzo Ferrari from Tresor Attempto Racing secured third, and Luca Engstler and Max Hofer from Liqui Moly Team Engstler by OneGroup took fourth.
- Team Success: Saintéloc Racing led the team standings, followed by CSA Racing, Tresor Attempto Racing, and Liqui Moly Team Engstler by OneGroup. Notably, Liqui Moly Team Engstler by OneGroup had already secured the Gold Cup title in the Europe-wide sprint racing series earlier in October.
GT4 Achievements: Team Speedcar and Veloso Motorsport Shine
In the GT4 European Series Powered by RAFA Racing Club, Team Speedcar showcased the Audi R8 LMS GT4's capabilities with a string of victories.
- Jeddah Finale: Benjamin Lariche and Robert Consani delivered an impressive performance at the final round in Jeddah, winning both races convincingly. Despite these wins, the duo narrowly missed out on the Silver Cup championship title by just seven points.
- Campeonato de Portugal de Velocidade: Veloso Motorsport secured another GT4 class title in the Campeonato de Portugal de Velocidade. Drivers Patrick Cunha and Jorge Rodrigues finished the season strong, claiming the bronze championship title.
- South African Endurance Series: Team G&H Racing, with drivers Ant Blunden, Gianni Giannoccaro, and Riccardo Giannoccaro, achieved a second-place finish in their class at the Kyalami 9 Hours.
Audi Sport Customer Racing: A Legacy of Success
These achievements highlight the continued success of Audi Sport customer racing, providing customer teams with competitive and reliable race cars. The Audi R8 LMS GT3 and GT4 have proven their performance capabilities across various championships, solidifying Audi's commitment to motorsport excellence.