Gautam Hari Singhania finishes 3rd in Race 1 of Le Castellet leg of Ferrari Challenge

Gautam Hari SinghaniaLe Castellet, France / Mumbai: Gautam Hari Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond Limited and Founder Chairman, Super Car Club, secured yet another historic podium finish at the prestigious Ferrari event – Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015 at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet, France. He finished 3rdin Race 1 in the Coppa Shell category and had qualified 1st – pole position earlier in the day. Hewas placed 4th overall in the championship with 52 points as of yesterday and surely aims to climb up the table with this win today. The Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015 started in April 2015 at Monza, Italy where Singhania secured a double podium finish followed by another podium finish at Budapest, Hungary last month. He is representing India and is endorsed by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI).

Commenting on his historic win, GautamHariSinghania said “It is yet another proud moment for me to secure a podium finish in Race 1 at the fourth round of the Ferrari Challenge in Le Castellet, France. It has been a great start for me to this prestigious Ferrari event as I look forward to slowly move up the overall standings and have set my sights on The World Finals 2015 in December.”

The entire season comprises in total of 15 races with two races a weekend, spread over six weekends mainly at Monza (ITALY), Imola (ITALY), Mugello (ITALY), Le Castellet (FRANCE), Valencia (SPAIN) and Budapest (HUNGARY). This culminates into to the world finals, consisting of three races in December 2015, where one race is together with the other two regions of Asia and North America. The grid will consist of about 40-50 cars like last year and there's sure to be some competitive racing that promises to be a great experience.

GautamHariSinghania raced with the renowned Swiss Team named Kessel Racing that has registered numerous wins and an exhaustive experience under its belt. Former F1 driver and current GT driver Andrea Motermini is his coach for the entire season.

The next race takes place tomorrow at Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France.