Hot competition guaranteed in LMGTE at 6 Hours of Silverstone
Get ready for some of the hottest competition in the world of endurance racing!
While Porsche currently has a strong lead in the GT Manufacturers’ World Championship, there’s a long way to go in the Super Season and historically some circuits suit some chassis better than others. Every manufacturer has all to play for (entry list HERE).
Porsche’s 911 RSR is on a roll at the moment and the two Porsche GT Team entries – reverting to their more traditional liveries – will both be aiming for victory. Former GT champions Gianmaria Bruni and Richard Lietz (No. 91) are hungry for a win, while Kevin Estre and Michael Christensen (No.92) will want to keep their Le Mans success going.
Aston Martin Racing’s new Vantage starts the 6 Hours of Silverstone on home ground with a two-driver line up in each car, similar to all its rivals. Marco Sørensen and Nicki Thiim pilot the No.95 entry while Alex Lynn upholds British honour for the iconic British marque with Maxime Martin in the No.97.
AF Corse and Ferrari’s reigning GT champions James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi haven’t had the easiest start to the season in the No.51 488 GTE EVO, but home support for Calado and team mate in the No.71, Sam Bird, will raise spirits. The Ferrari team has done well at Silverstone in the past and they won’t be the only ones hoping for the hot weather to continue!
Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK’s base is just 9 miles (14 km) from Silverstone and the team has a pair of determined Brits hoping to win local pride. Harry Tincknell and Andy Priaulx from the No.67 Ford GT have had a bad start to the season in terms of results but have shown pace and performance and the results will surely come. Team mates Stefan Mücke and Olivier Pla won at Spa and are just 8 points behind the leaders so will be looking for a strong result to consolidate their position in the tables.
BMW Team MTEK continues to find its feet in the world championship and the talented line up in both BMW M8 GTEs will undoubtedly benefit from the mileage covered at Spa and Le Mans. The competition is tough, but a manufacturer with its experience and resources should not be underestimated!
Open season in LMGTE Am
In the GTE Am class, while Dempsey-Proton Racing is the team to catch in the points, it’s very open between all the entries and the three manufacturers – Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche.
The passionate and knowledgeable home fans will have plenty popular cars and drivers to cheer on, including Britain’s Ben Barker and Mike Wainwright in the No.86 Gulf Racing Porsche 911 RSR and Charlie Eastwood in the No.90 TF Sport Aston Martin Vantage who, alongside Salih Yoluc, is joined by AMR factory driver Jonny Adam.
The popular victory achieved by Christian Ried, Julien Andlauer and Matt Campbell at Le Mans boosted the team’s lead in the championship, and the team’s No.88 entry sees the final change to the entry list with Gianluca Roda joining his son Giorgio in the Dempsey Proton Porsche. Clearwater Racing and Spirit of Race are chasing the German team hard, and Aston Martin Racing, Team Project 1 and MR Racing are all on the same points – it’s open season for points and prizes in GTE Am!
Practice and qualifying at the 5.901 km circuit which is based in Northamptonshire, approximately 70 miles north west of London, takes place on 17/18 August, with the 6-hour race itself getting underway on Sunday 19 August at 12h00 local time.
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