Driver comments from the finali mondiali winners
21 October 2024
Imola
21 October 2024
The
Finali Mondiali at Imola, held on Sunday, saw the weather play a significant
role, providing both excitement as well as revealing the new world champions.
In the Trofeo Pirelli, a
‘strategic’ triumph for Bence Valint, who thanked the team “for the preparation
of the car and the decisions made before going out on the track,” which proved
to be winning choices.
In
the Am class, James Owen (Meridien Modena – Engstler) secured victory at the
end of a “very difficult” race.
In the Coppa
Shell, Henry Hassid was crowned champion, something he never imagined achieving
after starting from eighth position: “It was crazy!” he declared.
“It
has been a wonderful season,” said Eric Cheung just after stepping off the top
step of the podium in the Coppa Shell Am: “I feel very happy and want to thank
Ferrari.”
In the class
reserved for the 488, an emotional Qwin Wietlisbach (CDP - D&C Racing)
clinched the title, unable to describe his joy: “It’s something I’ve dreamed of
since I was very young.”