POSITIVE SIGNALS FOR MATTIA BUCCI AFTER HIS TEST AT MISANO WITH THE FERRARI 488 CHALLENGE EVO

The young driver’s adaptation to the world of GT competitions continues

The “Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli” welcomed Mattia Bucci back after his success in the “FX Pro Series” in 2023. The racing driver from Catignano had his second day of testing on track with a Grand Touring car following Vallelunga, specifically the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo from the Best Lap team.

The solid test at the Romagna circuit saw Bucci achieve competitive and consistent lap times, a clear indication of his increasing confidence in driving his new car.

Supporting the talent from Abruzzo, in addition to the Best Lap team, was Driver Coach Matteo “Babalus” Santoponte.

Mattia Bucci: “I am very happy with the result achieved today. I have managed to improve the feeling with the car and I am very happy about it. I am sure that by continuing to work like this, we will achieve good results. I thank Giovanni Minardi and Minardi Management, the Best Lap team, my family, my staff, my trainer Walter Marini and his team and all my sponsors for their constant support.”

Giovanni Minardi, Minardi Management: “Today Mattia had a great test because, apart from the excellent times, he was consistent, but the important thing is that he did not make any kind of mistake on a such particular track like Misano. I believe we are on the right path being only his second day of testing, he set excellent times and also consistent, not far from more experienced drivers. We are on the right way to do a great job in this 2024.”

Matteo “Babalus” Santoponte, Driver Coach: “Today Mattia made a great debut here in Misano, he was very good and focused. There has been a very positive progression, what left us stunned were his very intelligent questions, aimed at improving performance. He had a great pace in the last laps having everything under control.”

Matteo Gaudieri
Press Office Mattia Bucci