It was definitely an exciting race weekend for Kessel Racing, which ended just a couple of hours ago on the legendary track in the Ardennes. This edition of the 24-Hour-race will be remembered for the amazing “pole position” conquered in the “PRO-AM” category by the Kessel Racing with number 11 with Michael Broniszewski-Alessandro Bonacini-Micheal Lyons e Andrea Piccini and therefore the possibility to start from row two in the race, which is probably the most legendary in the world. And then there is a marvellous third place won in the “AM” category with Stephen Earle-Liam Talbot-Marco Zanuttini e Marc Rostan after an amazing pursuit race, concluding the event with a maybe even fantastic place. But then not all went well: a “PRO-AM” car had to retire not even six hours into the race. A collision with another car – probably caused by the wet track after the rain at the start of the race – set and end to the adventure of the Ferrari 458 GT3, which had a formidable race rhythm up to the point it had to retire. Now with the 24 Hours of Spa filed Kessel Racing will participate in the next Blancpain Endurance Series race on 20 September at the Nürburgring for the final race of the season.

RONNIE KESSEL (Team Principal): At the moment we have mixed feelings after this exciting race of the 24 Hours of Spa. We’re enthusiastic and satisfied with the place on the podium with the AMs, who were fantastic. We had 23 pit stops without any problems, thanks to the incredible work by the team and the drivers. We’re also really sorry about how things went in the PRO AM after the fantastic practice and the pole position in the category of such an important race. Everything was perfect but the accident set an end to our dreams and the possibility to fight for the Championship right up to the last race. What a pity.”