Fourth round of the FIA GT Championship at Monza and fourth victory for the AF Corse MotorolaTeam in the GT2 class. The race was won by the crew of Bruni-Ortelli, whose car crossed the lineahead of that of their team-mates, Vilander-Muller. Third past the chequered flag was the FerrariF430 GT of Ruberti-Pasini thus completing an all-Ferrari podium. For the record, the GT1 class saw the win go to the Wendlinger-Sharp Aston Martin ahead of theMontanari-Ramos Maserati and the Corvette driven by Hezemans-Deletraz. The next round of the championship takes place on 8 July at Oschersleben (Germany. )
“I am very happy to have taken my first FIA GT win in what was a very closely fought race rightfrom the start. I thank the team and Stephane for doing a great job, ” said Gianmaria Bruni, as hestepped off the podium.
“I dedicate this win to Gimmi who did most of the work today, but above all because it is his firstwin in a car with a roof, ” commented Stephane Ortelli. ”
“The car was perfect, we had a great race pace and I am very happy, ” added Dirk Muller, seconddespite carrying 78 kilos of ballast. “It is very satisfying to have three wins and a second from thefirst four races of the championship. It is simply fantastic. The car went very well and in theopening laps, I didn’t push much to avoid any collisions and fights. With our race pace, I knew wecould climb back up. Thanks to the team for yet again today giving me a car that was perfect todrive.
”Toni Vilander: “I am a little bit disappointed with my stint in the race when I lost out slightly intraffic, passing backmarkers. Maybe we could have won, but first and second for the AF CorseMotorola Team is a great result. ”
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