The welcoming space keeps its head

It was a race full of twists and turns, from September 22 to 24, on the unconventional Lédenon circuit (30), which allowed Espace Bienvenue, despite everything, to retain the lead…

It was a race full of twists and turns, from September 22 to 24, on the unconventional Lédenon circuit (30), which allowed Espace Bienvenue, despite everything, to maintain the championship lead.

Things were a bit complicated for the Royan crew, as they were held back after some problems in qualifying practice. The drivers, who finished 20th and then 11th, had to do their best to pull off a stunning comeback in the race, which also earned them the Pirelli Award for “Best Comeback”.

Nothing is decided but…

The BMW M4 GT4 is not well suited to this “small” track configuration, explains Andrei Grammatico, the team’s team principal. Additionally, with the extreme heat over the weekend, crews and cars suffered. However, it takes a lot to discourage Riccardo van der End and Benjamin Lessinis, who quickly rose to fifth during the first race on Saturday and then to fourth during the second race. A competitor was abandoned due to a mechanical failure, which led to him finishing second in the silver category.

Back in Royan, Andrei Grammatico is still smiling. “I have confidence in their talent, which is matched only by their kindness,” comments the team principal, who does not fail to highlight the excellent work of his team and BMW preparers, François Gagneau and Arnaud Fouquet from Racetivity.

Even if nothing is decided before the final event of the GT4 Championship, which will be held from October 6 to 8 at the Paul Ricard circuit in Castelli (83), the drivers of the Espace Bienvenue team are keeping calm and at the top of the standings. Championship of France GT4. With them 26 points clear of second place in their class, they retain hope of once again finishing the season in style.