Meverin and Eureka Competition participate in Ferrari Challenge Europe Trofeo Pirelli with Max Mugelli
A beautiful sunny spring day provided the backdrop yesterday for Max Mugelli’s victory at his home track in Race 2 of the PRO class of the Ferrari Challenge Europe Trofeo Pirelli
Here is an excerpt from Ferrari’s press release
“After three consecutive podium finishes—two third-place finishes and one second-place finish—Max Mugelli claimed the top step of the podium, securing his third victory in the Ferrari Challenge, his second at his home circuit in Scarperia. Starting from second place on the grid in his class, the Italian took the lead after capitalizing on a pit stop by pole-sitter Sergio Paulet and then held on to first place until the checkered flag.”
In the coming days, we will send you the full press release along with a large selection of photos. Way to go, Max!!!
Max Mugelli
“What a joy, guys! Winning in front of the home crowd here at Mugello makes it all even more special. Giving my supporters and loved ones moments like these is a unique pleasure.
A huge thank you goes to the guys on my team led by Tina: we’re the smallest team in the Challenge, but everyone knows what they have to do and the chemistry between us is great, which is exactly why this victory feels like a real achievement—but a well-deserved one.
I live nearby, in Ronta, and I still remember my first victory in the Ferrari Challenge in 2000 with the 355, then the one in 2004 with the 360. To be back winning in the Challenge today, after more than twenty years, with the 296 is something incredible.
In both races, my main focus was on not jeopardizing the result, avoiding potential risks, and doing whatever it took to get the car to the finish line—even if that meant sacrificing performance in some sections, but prioritizing reliability.
I have to admit that luck was on my side in Race 2 this time, given that Paulet—who was leading the race at the time—had a flat tire, but it’s also worth noting that I’ve been decidedly unlucky on other occasions, so I’m fine with it.
Given a few withdrawals in the PRO class, it was crucial to rack up points that will be vital as the championship progresses. What can I say… mission accomplished!
Starting today, though, we’re turning our attention to the Red Bull Ring in Austria, where we’ll race in mid-May. The goal is to further improve our qualifying performance on a track that I like and that suits my driving style.”