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Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #34 Raffaele Marciello
Marciello was consistently strong in his GT3 Mercedes, qualifying in the top three at every GT World Challenge Europe Sprint round and earning a record-extending 14th series pole at Misano. He showcased his skill and determination with key passes to win at Hockenheim and a dominant performance at Macau, securing overall and endurance titles. In his debut 24-hour race at Spa in 2017, Marciello showed his potential as a GT racing star, driving for nearly 14 hours and impressing despite a pitstop penalty. In 2018, Marciello won the Blancpain GT Sprint title for ASP, overcoming the challenge with an “average car.” Overall, Marciello’s performances in these races solidified his reputation as a talented and successful GT driver.