GT4: Two direct hits from Lucas Mauron
DOUBLE VICTORY IN ZOLDER The GT4 Trophy, newly launched as part of the 2020 DTM, ended with a Swiss winner for the first time. Lucas Mauron won both sprint races in Belgium in an Audi R8. The new racing series for near-series vehicles according to GT4 regulations sees itself as a substructure of the DTM, which will be held with high-performance GT3 sports cars from 2021. Unlike in the [...]
The new racing series for near-series vehicles in accordance with GT4 regulations sees itself as a substructure of the DTM, which will be contested with high-performance GT3 sports cars from 2021. Unlike in the ADAC GT4 Germany, two drivers will not share a car for two one-hour races, but all participants - 26 so far - will compete as individuals in sprint races lasting 30 minutes plus one lap.
Felix Hirsiger's best result topped
After Felix Hirsiger was the first Swiss driver on the podium in a Porsche Cayman on the second race weekend at the Lausitzring (2nd place in race 1), the first Trophy winner is Lucas Ayrton Mauron. The 22-year-old from St. Gallen even achieved a double victory in an Audi R8 at Zolder, where Hirsiger did not compete, like his brand colleague René Rast in the DTM.
Mauron took pole position for Saturday's race for the first time ahead of six-time season winner Tim Heinemann (Mercedes-AMG). The driver from Abtwil initially had to relinquish the lead to Belgian Nico Verdonck in a Toyota Supra, but regained it shortly before the end of the race.
Championship decided
The Swiss driver with Brazilian roots thus achieved his first triumph after disappointing weekends so far, which were not primarily his fault. Meanwhile, a third place in the first race was enough for German Tim Heinemann (Mercedes-AMG) to secure the title early.
The Swiss also had him and the other 14 opponents under control in qualifying and the race on Sunday. This time, the pole setter led from the start in his Audi R8. He benefited from the battles for position behind him, allowing him to pull away slightly.
End of the lean period
Shortly before the end, Mauron experienced another scary moment when he skidded on a patch of oil like others and almost spun. However, luck was on his side.
Despite scoring maximum points in Belgium, Mauron's chances of finishing third in the DTM Trophy are at best theoretical. Previously, he had finished seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth in eight races, with only zero finishes elsewhere.
Lucas Mauron: "My first two victories in this racing series obviously feel very good. After a few setbacks, it finally worked out. In the second race, the pace was right from the start. The car was perfectly prepared and the whole team did an excellent job. Thanks to everyone."
Start with Lamborghini in Spa
The DTM Trophy finale takes place on November 7/8 in Hockenheim. Before then, the Zolder dominator has bigger plans.
This week, the official GT3 Junior of Squadra Lamborghini Corse will contest the 24 Hours of Spa. The aim is to win or finish on the podium in the Am classification for drivers with a bronze and silver rating. One of his three partners in the Huracán GT3 Evo from Italy's Raton Racing is compatriot Christoph Lenz.
