Maserati marked its return to racing competitors this season by taking up and rebranding the Venturi System E group, and likewise introduced final July that it could construct a brand new racer based mostly on its MC20 sportscar.
Merely referred to as the GT2, the brand new machine has been designed to fulfill GT2 laws, which permit vehicles to have extra energy than GT3 vehicles however has much less reliance on aerodynamics for lap instances to make it accessible for gentleman drivers.
It will likely be eligible to race alongside Audi, Porsche, KTM, Brabham and Lamborghini equipment within the Stephane Ratel Organisation’s pro-am targeted GT2 European Collection, which allows bronze and silver-graded drivers to race collectively.
Forward of its official unveiling in July on the Spa 24 Hours, the GT2 has now seen its first observe working on the Autodromo Varano de’ Melegari within the arms of Maserati check driver Andrea Bertolini, who claimed two Spa 24 Hours victories and 4 championships throughout the FIA GT and GT1 World Championship eras aboard MC12s.
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“Early suggestions is optimistic,” Bertolini mentioned.
“I may see everybody concerned was very enthusiastic and motivated.
“We have targeted on growing a product that not solely stands as much as its opponents however can also be a great automotive for our gentleman drivers by way of dealing with, consolation and efficiency. We would like them to expertise a singular feeling on this automotive.
Maserati MC20 GT2
Photograph by: Maserati Media Heart
“In the previous few months, we’ve been working intensively within the simulator, courtesy of the dedication of a implausible group. I would prefer to thank them, and essentially the most optimistic facet is that to observe these first few days, we’re making all of it a actuality is to the very best extent.
“We now have an intense collection of check days forward of us, to get us able to get again on observe.”
It options the identical 463kW Nettuno V6 engine from the MC20, has a carbon fibre central monocoque and full composite bodywork, together with an adjustable rear wing.
Its suspension elements can be particularly designed for racing with adjustable shock absorbers and anti-roll bars, and has a six-speed sequential racing gearbox.
The third season for the GT2 European Collection commences at Monza on 23 April and can take within the Crimson Bull Ring, Dijon, Portimao, Valencia and Paul Ricard on its six-round schedule.
