Kiwi driver Brendon Leitch along with teammates Stanislav Minsky, Nikolas Stati and Thomas Kiefer have finished fourth in the GT3 Pro Class in the CREVENTIC 24H Series 6-hour race at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
Driving a Leipert Motorsport Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2, the team covered over 1,500 test kilometres on Thursday and Friday, using the extensive track time to optimise the car’s setup, consolidate procedures, and provide ample driving practice for all drivers.
In the first of the three qualifying sessions, in which only AM drivers are permitted to participate, Kiefer secured pole position for the Lamborghini. In the subsequent sessions, Leitch and Stati also delivered consistently strong performances. Ultimately, the team secured a well-deserved sixth place on the grid.
Race day began as planned under good conditions. As expected, the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 ran smoothly throughout. However, due to numerous Code 60 phases (full-course safety procedure) , the race distance was significantly shortened, which put the Pro class cars at a strategic disadvantage.
The different refuelling regulations between the classes also played a decisive role in this situation, allowing other categories to gain an advantage. Despite the team’s consistent good performance, the disadvantages caused by the numerous Code 60 phases could not be fully compensated for.
After six hours of racing, the Lamborghini crossed the finish line in fourth place in the GT3 Pro class and ninth place overall.
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