Collina retains ACI Italian Touring Car title – Report

Schumacher’s Mattia Collina has successful retained ACI Italian Touring Car title, the championship race of the Italian Motorsport Federation hosted at the renowned Minicar Fontanellato circuit.  The weekend delivered high-level competition, with over 80 drivers from across Italy who earned their spot through the “Coppa Italia di Zona” qualifying rounds.  The track, known for its technical layout and demanding conditions, provided the perfect stage for the four championship classes: Touring Modified, Touring Stock, GT +40 Masters and FWD.  Each class showcased intense battles, strategic driving and the finest talents in Italian RC racing.  In the premier class, Collina once again proved his dominance, securing the national title with a flawless performance in the Modified A-Main.  Alessio Menicucci (Team Infinity) and Jacopo Corna (Team Marka – Awesomatix) completed the podium after a tightly contested race.  Collina’s consistency, pace and race craft were unmatched, confirming his status as one of the top drivers in the country.

Stock TC – Antonelli rises to the top
With defending champion Federico Collina moving up to Modified, the Touring Stock class saw Jacopo Antonelli (Team Marka – Awesomatix) take center stage.  He delivered a composed and strategic drive to claim the title ahead of Denny Giacomelli (Schumacher) and Tommaso Vidotto (Xray).  Antonelli’s performance highlighted the depth of young talent in the Stock class, which continues to be a breeding ground for future champions.

FWD – Giovannoni surprises the field
The FWD class saw Luca Giovannoni (Team Marka – Schumacher FT9) take a well-deserved win, ahead of Alberto Montecchi (Team Mon-tech Racing) and Luca Coppola (Schumacher). Giovannoni impressed with his smooth driving and optimal use of traction, navigating the technical layout with confidence and precision.

GT +40 Masters – Rampini leads the veterans
In the Masters class for drivers aged 40 and above, Alessandro Rampini (Team Treerremodellismo) emerged victorious, showcasing experience and precision. Antonio Simari and Andrea Tonini joined him on the podium after a competitive final. The GT +40 class emphasized tactical racing and mechanical reliability, with Rampini’s setup and race management proving decisive.

Source: ACI Sport [acisport.it]