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Comtoyou Racing takes all the titles in the TCR Europe!
15.10.2022: - Comtoyou Racing wins the Teams ranking
- Franco Girolami champion in the Drivers' category
- Viktor Davidovski wins the Diamond Trophy and Marco Butti the Rookies title
- The Belgian team's Audi RS 3 LMS in full force at the FIA Motorsports Gam
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- Comtoyou Racing wins the Teams ranking
- Franco Girolami champion in the Drivers' category
- Viktor Davidovski wins the Diamond Trophy and Marco Butti the Rookies title
- The Belgian team's Audi RS 3 LMS in full force at the FIA Motorsports Games
Four titles at stake and... four crowns for Comtoyou Racing. At the end of an exceptional season for the Belgian team and its Audi RS 3 LMS, the formation led by Jean-Michel Baert and François Verbist left absolutely nothing to the competition in TCR Europe.
"The 2020 season was already prolific with Mehdi Benanni winning the Drivers' title, Nicolas Baert the Junior title and the Teams' title", recalls François Verbist, the Team Manager.
"This time we have added the Diamond title to these three. It's a full house that rewards all the work we've done with Audi Sport on the Audi RS 3 LMS TCR. After a year of development in 2021 in the FIA WTCR, this is the first time the new car has been used in TCR Europe and the success is clearly there."
On average, four Audi RS 3 LMS were entered by the Frameries-based structure, although this figure was revised upwards on certain events. Presented as one of the favourites for the competition, Franco Girolami did not disappoint, leading his season in masterly fashion.
"I couldn't be happier," said the 30-year-old Argentinean. "It's hard to believe and I have to repeat to myself: we are champions! I would really like to thank my family, Viktor Davidovski and the whole Comtoyou Racing family. From day one we have worked very hard for this moment.
The team trusted me from the beginning and we never let up, racing every race as if it was the last. I think that was the key and I have only one word to say: thank you!
The success of the Belgian team was also confirmed with Tom Coronel, the Dutchman fighting until the end for a place on the final podium of the championship. Through his involvement and motivation, the Dutchman played an important role in allowing Comtoyou Racing to win the Team classification.
Two other categories are races within the TCR Europe race. The Diamond Trophy (for drivers over 40 years of age) was awarded to Viktor Davidovski. "Here I am again, the winner of the Diamond Trophy", smiles the Macedonian, who was even able to taste the exhilaration of the overall victory this year.
"I am happy and honoured at the same time. The competition was very tough this year, which is logical when you are fighting against the best riders in Europe. I had to fight in every race and that makes this title even more special. Thanks to Comtoyou Racing, who believed in me and gave me the opportunity to be part of their family.
Thanks to my team-mates, my engineers, my mechanics and all the staff for this wonderful collaboration. I hope we can come back as strong next year! Thanks also to my sponsors and my family for their support and their confidence since my debut in TCR. We'll savour a bit... but I'm already looking forward to 2023."
In the youth category too, Comtoyou Racing saw one of its drivers win, Marco Butti taking the title in the Rookies category.
"I'm delighted with this first season in TCR Europe", smiles the 17 year old Italian. "I'm happy to be Rookie champion, but also with my overall performance and especially with the experience I've gained with such a professional team as Comtoyou Racing.
The second generation Audi RS 3 LMS is a fantastic car and I would like to thank the guys who have given me such a competitive car. Thanks also to my sponsors and my family. Now let's get on with 2023.
The 2022 season for Comtoyou Racing is far from over. Not only is the Belgian team preparing for the last two World Cup events (FIA WTCR), which will take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in November, but before that it will also be busy at the FIA Motorsports Games, the "Olympic Games of motor sport", which will take place from 26 to 30 October.
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