Interesting is also the fact that it starts out on vehicles which are not found in other ring series, besides the cost of several hundred thousand euros — from the Nissan GT-R to the Bentley and Lamborghini.
The first race of the season — the first phase of the sprint-series — will be held April 8–10 at Misano. And it — hold your breath! — Has announced 38 cars! This is almost two times higher than it was in the past year.
As for the long races Blancpain, the application submitted on 57 cars!
It's nice that this year will go to the start again Aston Martin, which have not been active in the odd last season. In total it is planned 11 brands, and many brands come in the rotation. For example, BMW, after successful tests at Daytona garage fills up the 6th series, but part Z4 gradually eroding. Lamborghini will also be largely represented the latest Huracan, who already last year declared themselves as extremely dangerous opponents. Gallardo will remain only in the singular.
As for the Ferrari, but this year they are intended to present the invasion: at least five cars in the sprints, but on the expectations of the organizers in their Endurance will be no less than 13 (!).
It is important that this season will be marked by the model change in the car park of Ferrari: 458-e is still in business, but they come in support of the brand-new 488-e, about which they say that they are «crazy fast». But, unfortunately, there will be some delay in the factory to produce a new car, which are not yet ready.
Vadim Kogan, owner of Rinaldi Racing team, said that after the first test 488 minutes, the team planning to act on them in the race, even to face «sanctions» by the organizers, as tech Ferrari are too favorable to differ from the crowd. Of particular concern in this sense is first almost perfect aerodynamics of the car and their little clearance, so that teams are afraid of the requirements of «increasing», as it was last year with the Lamborghini.
Update expected in the camp of Mercedes. In place of the already decently obsolete SLS AMG will come at last, new AMG GT3, and only in their Endurance Series already has 7 copies.
Another surprise apparently will be the new Porsche GT3-R, but in terms of quantity of expected a little one in the sprints in the Pro-Am category and two in the same category in Endurance.
Of course, very pleased to see such an increase in participants in the series, especially considering the fact that not everywhere you can watch this addition. Especially nice to know that in this also involved our compatriots. Rinaldi Racing Team this year will be the already two cars: the support of 458 minutes and will arrive brand new 488-I. In addition to these two the Ferrari, pasted over in bright green, the start will be released and another, black, under the name Black Pearl by Rinaldi Racing: friendly crew have signed Rinaldi team on car maintenance.
As for the Ferrari, but this year they are intended to present the invasion: at least five cars in the sprints, but on the expectations of the organizers in their Endurance will be no less than 13 (!).
It is important that this season will be marked by the model change in the car park of Ferrari: 458-e is still in business, but they come in support of the brand-new 488-e, about which they say that they are «crazy fast». But, unfortunately, there will be some delay in the factory to produce a new car, which are not yet ready.
Vadim Kogan, owner of Rinaldi Racing team, said that after the first test 488 minutes, the team planning to act on them in the race, even to face «sanctions» by the organizers, as tech Ferrari are too favorable to differ from the crowd. Of particular concern in this sense is first almost perfect aerodynamics of the car and their little clearance, so that teams are afraid of the requirements of «increasing», as it was last year with the Lamborghini.
Update expected in the camp of Mercedes. In place of the already decently obsolete SLS AMG will come at last, new AMG GT3, and only in their Endurance Series already has 7 copies.
Another surprise apparently will be the new Porsche GT3-R, but in terms of quantity of expected a little one in the sprints in the Pro-Am category and two in the same category in Endurance.
Of course, very pleased to see such an increase in participants in the series, especially considering the fact that not everywhere you can watch this addition. Especially nice to know that in this also involved our compatriots. Rinaldi Racing Team this year will be the already two cars: the support of 458 minutes and will arrive brand new 488-I. In addition to these two the Ferrari, pasted over in bright green, the start will be released and another, black, under the name Black Pearl by Rinaldi Racing: friendly crew have signed Rinaldi team on car maintenance.
So, what awaits us in the coming season at the Rinaldi.
The Blancpain Endurance Series at the wheel of Ferrari at number 333 will perform as well as last year, Marco Zifrid Norbert Sidler and Rinat Salikhov. The only difference is that this year they have already declared in the Pro category. «Black Pearl» (Black Pearl) will be managed by Steve Perrou, Alexander and Daniel Mattsshul Kaylvitts. It should be noted that Mattsshul Kaylvitts and two very quick driver, and if they were not in the category of Pro-Am, then it could compete with the crew №333. the third vehicle crew consists of Pierre Era, Tim Mueller and Steph Vankampenhuda. Last last year attended the fourth pilot Rinaldi Racing team on the race 24 hours of Spa.
The Sprint series, two of the three crew go: traditionally Marco Zifrid and Norbert Sidler will take place in the carriage green №333 Ferrari 488, and Christian Hook and Steve Perrou will manage the «Black Pearl». Although it refers to the fact that in several races in the Sprint Series will make a third car. One of his pilots will Rinat Salikhov, but the co-pilot's candidacy is being discussed, although there are rumors that it may be and Basil Gryazin.
During the first season test at Paul Ricard Rinaldi Racing demonstrated quite competitive times, and it's a given that the team was still in the Ferrari 458.
It is understood that the new 488-th can be problems with the settings, t. To. The car is expected to have after the season starts, and the time it will adjust very little. However, under these conditions will be almost all the teams, so that the «odds» will not be none.
The season traditionally opens the sprint race at Misano on April 8–10, but Endurance will be held April 23–24 in Monza. Marathon «Spa 24 Hours» will take place as usual on the last weekend in July — 28–31 number.
In Russia, this year's stage is not planned.
Photo: open source
The Sprint series, two of the three crew go: traditionally Marco Zifrid and Norbert Sidler will take place in the carriage green №333 Ferrari 488, and Christian Hook and Steve Perrou will manage the «Black Pearl». Although it refers to the fact that in several races in the Sprint Series will make a third car. One of his pilots will Rinat Salikhov, but the co-pilot's candidacy is being discussed, although there are rumors that it may be and Basil Gryazin.
During the first season test at Paul Ricard Rinaldi Racing demonstrated quite competitive times, and it's a given that the team was still in the Ferrari 458.
It is understood that the new 488-th can be problems with the settings, t. To. The car is expected to have after the season starts, and the time it will adjust very little. However, under these conditions will be almost all the teams, so that the «odds» will not be none.
The season traditionally opens the sprint race at Misano on April 8–10, but Endurance will be held April 23–24 in Monza. Marathon «Spa 24 Hours» will take place as usual on the last weekend in July — 28–31 number.
In Russia, this year's stage is not planned.
Photo: open source
