Race-1 winners’ comments at Misano

The opening races of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Europe weekend featured thrilling action at the Misano World Circuit. 

Felix Hirsiger (Ineco – Reparto Corse RAM) clinched the nighttime Trofeo Pirelli race – the only one of its kind this season. Interviewed after the podium, he expressed his satisfaction with the victory: “A general thank-you to the team, the mechanics, all the supporters and my girlfriend.”

Marco Zanasi (Motor Service – Pinetti Motorsport) won the Trofeo Pirelli Am. He thanked the fans who came to Misano, the team, and Ferrari for organising a fantastic event and an enthralling night race.

In Coppa Shell, Italy’s Fabrizio Fontana (Formula Racing) secured his second victory of the season after starting from second on the grid: “I’m delighted with this win. It was a close race, but we did it. Thanks to my coach Stefano Gai.”

Sven Schömer (Penske Sportwagen Hamburg) won in the Coppa Shell Am category: “It’s been a long, tiring day, but I’m delighted with the pole and the win – a fantastic way to start the season. Thank you all.”