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The number of days between the last race of 2023 and the start of the 2024 season. An interminable wait for Ultimate Cup European Series drivers, teams and enthusiasts.
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A truly international championship, the Ultimate Cup European Series brought together 21 different nationalities for its first meeting at Paul Ricard.
A first
Accustomed to the rugged terrain of the World Rally Championship, Yohan Rossel discovered the world of Endurance racing. Supported by Jesse Bouhet, Antoine Lacoste and the entire COGEMO team, the 2021 WRC3 world champion did well, finishing 4th in the NP02 category.
Successful transition
After years in single-seaters, a number of drivers have embarked on a new chapter in their careers. Whether at the wheel of prototypes or GTs, the young guns have shown great promise in this brand-new world.
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The gap that enabled Christophe Hurni to win the FR 2.0 category in Race 2 of the Ultimate Formula Cup. The Sport Promotion driver edged out team-mate Achille Louvet by a whisker.
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The fastest lap of the weekend went to Adrien Closmenil. At the wheel of Cool Racing's Ligier LMP3, the young Frenchman set this time in the third qualifying phase.
Team spirit
ANS Motorsport's mechanics had their hands full this weekend. During free practice for the European Endurance Prototype Cup, the N°84 LMP3 of Julien Lemoine and Paul Trojani suffered a major accident. Back in the pits, the car was in very poor condition. The challenge was enormous, but after more than a day's hard work, the two drivers were able to take part in the race.
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The places gained by Francesco Atzori in the 4th race of the Ultimate GT Sprint Cup. 20th on the grid, it took the Italian just a few laps to get back in the driving seat and enable SR&R to complete a clean sweep.
Historic victory
In addition to his excellent weekend, Lorenzo Bontempelli (SR&R) was the first to write his name on the honours list of the Ultimate GT Sprint Cup's new category, the Cavallino Tridente Cup.
10 000
The Ultimate Cup European Series has passed the symbolic milestone of 10,000 followers on Instagram. Quite simply: thank you!