Trofeo Pirelli: Leimer and Liebhauser on top of the world

Scarperia, 29 Oct 2017 – The Octane 126 team monopolised the Trofeo Pirelli podium at Mugello. The world title went to Fabio Leimer, who didn’t always compete during the European championship season but was consistently fast over the Finali Mondiali weekend at the Tuscan circuit. There were no surprises in the Trofeo Pirelli Am, won by European champion Jens Liebhauser of Formula Racing.
Trofeo Pirelli. Fabio Leimer started from pole, won by a few thousandths of a second ahead of teammate Bjorn Grossmann. The Swiss set off best to quickly lead his teammate and the rest of the group. Leimer, who this season sometimes raced with the 488 GT3 of Octane 126, won with relative ease as Grossmann played the role of team driver to perfection. Third place went to Sam Smeeth (Stratstone Ferrari), who had a stunning first season, which also saw him win Race-2 at Imola.
Trofeo Pirelli Am. Jens Liebhauser again proved himself in a class of his own this season. The German of Formula Racing dominated the Trofeo Pirelli Am race from start to finish, adding the European title to the world one. Second place went to Canada’s Marc Muzzo, who is the new North American champion but also competed in a few European races. He was at the wheel of the 488 Challenge of Ferrari of Ontario. Sweden’s Martin Nelson took third for Scuderia Autoropa. Britain’s Chris Froggatt (HR Owen) missed out on a top position, paying for an irregularity with a drive through penalty that put him out of the running.