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Jean-Paul Hackett

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Blancpain GT World Challenge AsiaGT World Challenge

Audi and Ferrari Grab a Pole Each At Suzuka

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 30, 2018
2 Mins read

Absolute Racing and HubAuto Corsa have snatched a pole position each ahead of the Blancpain GT Series Asia at Suzuka, Japan.

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Sportscars

Bernhard on Nordschleife record run - "Sections I never imagined you could stay on full throttle I did"

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 29, 2018
3 Mins read
Timo Bernhard, driving the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo has lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just under 5 minutes and 20 seconds, shattering a record that has stood for more than 35 years.
British GT

RAM Racing To Make British GT Return At Spa Francorchamps

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 28, 2018
1 Mins read
RAM Racing returns to British GT with a wildcard entry into round 5 of the championship at Spa next month.
GT World Challenge

PREVIEW: Blancpain GT Series Asia - Suzuka - GT3 Class

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 27, 2018
3 Mins read
The Blancpain GT Series Asia returns to action this weekend at the venerable Japanese circuit of Suzuka. In the first part of our preview, we take a look at the teams competing in the GT3 class.
GT World Challenge

PREVIEW: Blancpain GT Series Asia - Suzuka - GT4 Class

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 27, 2018
1 Mins read
As the Blancpain GT Series Asia heads to Japan, we take a look at the teams competing in the ultra-competitive GT4 class.
Pikes Peak

Volkswagen Smashes Pikes Peak Record with I.D. R Pikes Peak

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 25, 2018
2 Mins read
A combination of German engineering excellence and French driving genius has resulted in a record-breaking run up the Pikes Peak hillclimb course for VW and driver Romain Dumas.
GT World Challenge

Belgian Audi Club Team WRT Does The Double At Misano

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 25, 2018
3 Mins read
Audi R8 LMS’ featured heavily in the second race at the Adriatic race track in Italy this afternoon, with three of the German sportscars on the podium.
GT World Challenge

Belgian Audi Club Team WRT secures Race One Win at Misano

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 24, 2018
3 Mins read
The Belgian Audi Club Team WRT has taken victory in race one of the Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup at Misano this evening.
GT World Challenge

AKKA ASP Mercedes takes Double pole at Misano

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 23, 2018
3 Mins read
Mercedes AMGs lock out the pole position in both classes in the heat of the Adriatic coastal circuit at Misano.
Electric GT

Electric GT’s Tesla P100D Makes Debut in Barcelona

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 23, 2018
2 Mins read
Electric GT have rolled out the Tesla P100D racing car that will be used in the inaugural Electric Production Car Series later this year.
Pikes Peak

Dumas And VW Fastest In Qualifying At Pikes Peak

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 22, 2018
1 Mins read
French racing driver Romain Dumas has put in the fastest times up the hill at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb aboard the all-electric car Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak challenger.
Nürburgring Endurance Series

Falken Motorsports to run both BMW and Porsche In VLN

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 22, 2018
1 Mins read
Falken Motorsports has confirmed it will enter both of its BMW and Porsche cars in a further four of the seven remaining VLN races in the 2018 season.
Sportscars

PREVIEW: Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe - Misano World Circuit

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 21, 2018
2 Mins read
With almost 50 cars making up the grid, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe makes a welcome return to the beautiful Italian circuit in the sunshine of the Adriatic in Italy this weekend. We take a look at who will be fighting to put their stamp on the series as we hit the halfway point in the season.
GT World Challenge

PREVIEW: 2018 Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup - Misano World Circuit - Pro Class

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 20, 2018
2 Mins read
The picturesque Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli once again welcomes the Blancpain GT Sprint Cup. In the first part of our preview, we take a look at the contenders competing in the Pro Class this weekend.
GT World Challenge

PREVIEW: 2018 Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup - Misano World Circuit - Silver Cup And Pro Am Class

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 20, 2018
3 Mins read
The Blancpain GT Series Silver Cup grows as the tight Pro Am battle resumes in Italy this weekend. We take a look at the protagonists in both of those classes ahead of what is going to be an exciting battle on the Adriatic coast.
Road to Le Mans

Thrills and Spills On The Road To Le Mans

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 19, 2018
2 Mins read
The #25 Lanan Racing Norma, stood on the top step of the podium at the end of an exciting Road to Le Mans encounter while the GT3 category was won by the #51 Spirit of Race Ferrari after the class leaders collided early in the race.
Road to Le Mans

Jensen/Van Berlo and Perazzini/Cioci take first blood on the Road to Le Mans

By Jean-Paul Hackett
June 19, 2018
2 Mins read
Both of the class pole-sitters in the first of the Road To Le Mans races at the Circuit de la Sarthe claimed victory during the 55-minute contest.
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