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After a stellar Ferrari Racing Days event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca last month, Ferrari Challenge North America returns to an even bigger stage this weekend at the Formula 1 Grand Prix du …
After the successful Ferrari Racing Days event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca last month, Ferrari Challenge North America is gearing up for an even bigger stage this weekend at the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada. The thrilling Trofeo Pirelli and Coppa Shell classes will take on Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve racetrack, with a similar attendance to last year’s record-breaking 345,000 fans expected. This weekend marks the end of the first half of the season for drivers before they focus on the final races of 2024.
Fans will have the chance to see the Ferrari 296 Challenge race car compete in Canada for the first time, adding to the excitement of the event. The Ferrari Challenge grid will come together with Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz on Thursday for a unique opportunity to mingle and take a group photo. In the Trofeo Pirelli class, the championship battle remains intense with four drivers within 10 points of each other, setting the stage for a thrilling competition throughout the season.
Matias Perez Companc’s victory in Trofeo Pirelli Am at Laguna Seca has set the stage for an exciting battle in Montreal, where fellow competitors will challenge Brian Cook for a win. Eric Marston’s stellar performance in Coppa Shell at Laguna Seca has placed him at the top of the championship standings, but Sureel Choksi and other drivers are eager to make their mark in Montreal. The Coppa Shell Am class features a tight championship battle, with seven drivers within a 15-point margin, promising intense racing and fierce competition throughout the weekend.
