Rossi, Marciello Win Misano Race 1

Valentino Rossi Wins Again at Misano in GT World Challenge Europe

Valentino Rossi knows his way around Misano. On Saturday, during the third Sprint weekend of the GT World Challenge Europe, he added another chapter to his growing GT3 resume by winning Race 1 with co-driver Raffaele Marciello in the #46 BMW M4 GT3 EVO. It was Rossi’s third straight win at his home track, and this one came with even more pressure—racing in front of thousands of fans just a few kilometers from his hometown of Tavullia. The win wa…

Red Flag At Misano After Fiery Incident

The second GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup race at Misano World Circuit is currently under an extended Red Flag due to barrier repairs. 12 minutes into the race, a Full Course Yellow was deployed following a major accident for Georgi Donczew in the #1 GRT – Grasser Racing Team Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2. Donczew was running sixth in the Bronze Cup, when a light touch to the rear from Paradine Competition’s Darren Leung sent him off at Tur…

Rossi, Marciello Win Misano Race 1

Photo: JEP/SRO Raffaele Marciello completed a late-race overtake on Vincent Abril to take victory in GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup Race 1 at Misano, giving co-driver Valentino Rossi a third win in as many years at his home circuit. Marciello wrestled the No. 46 Team WRT BMW M4 GT3 EVO past Abril’s No. 51 AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 at Turn 12 with six minutes remaining, then going on to open up a gap of 1.580 seconds at the ch…