Mumbai: Gautam Hari Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond Limited and Founder Chairman, Super Car Club, finished first in the Race 1 at Mugello, ITALY and secured yet another historic podium finish at the prestigious Ferrari event – Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015. He becomes the first Indian to finish first in Race 1 in the Coppa Shell category and had also qualifiedP1earlier in the day. Heis placed 2ndoverall in the championshipas of today with 9 points ahead of Eric Prinoth who is at 3rd position. 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, Le Castellet, France, Imola, Italy and Valencia, Spain in June, July, September and Octoberrespectively. He is representing India and is endorsed by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI).

Commenting on his historic win, Gautam Hari Singhania said, “I am thrilled to secure pole position (1stposition) for the first time during this season. I am proud to secure my tenth podium finish this year, as this is a remarkable achievement for anybody in their first season. I am really looking forward for the race 2 of the Ferrari European Challenge Series tomorrow.”

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 culminated into the world finals this weekend on November 8th, 2015, where the 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.

Gautam Hari Singhania 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 Mugello, ITALY.