China GT Shanghai Opening Round Preparation and Race Live Link

On April 24, the pre-race test of the China GT China Supercar Championship continued at the Shanghai International Circuit. A number of participating teams and drivers took the time to accumulate track mileage, collect test data, optimize vehicle tuning, and improve driving performance. Preparations were in full swing inside and outside the paddock.

In the third pre-race test this morning, Climax Racing team Chen Fangping/Elias Seppanen drove the No. 710 Ferrari 296 GT3 to break the fastest lap of the day at 1:58.971, which has surpassed the official lap record of 1:59.224 set by the GT3 model during the 2024 Shanghai 8 Hours Endurance Race. As the race weekend progresses, China GT will have the opportunity to further rewrite the GT3 lap record on the Shanghai F1 circuit.

In today's last pre-race test, Zhang Hongyu/Li Sicheng of Yinqiao ACM by Blackjack team set a new GTC category fastest lap of 2:04.071. Moritz Berrenberg/Finn Zulauf of Maxmore W&S Motorsport team continued their strong performance on the "track" and ran the fastest lap time of 2:10.901 in the first pre-race test yesterday.

During the practice break, many drivers also looked forward to the new season. Next, let's take a look at the preparations on site.

Climax Racing Team

Elias Seppanen

"I am very happy to participate in the competition in China for the first time. This weekend is also my first time driving the Ferrari 296 GT3. After two days of testing, I have become more and more familiar with the Shanghai International Circuit and this car. From the test results, we can see that our overall speed is very good. Climax Racing is a very good team, and my teammate Chen Fangping has performed very well. We are in good shape at the moment, so I am full of confidence in the competition. Of course, there are many strong drivers on the field, and the competition must be very fierce. It is not easy to stand out from them. We will go all out to win."

Winhere Harmony Racing Team

Chen Wei'an

"Harmony Racing sent a large lineup of 6 cars to this race. Because everyone in the team is very familiar with the Shanghai International Circuit, the drivers quickly got into the state and became familiar with the grip performance of the newly paved track. The team has always performed very well on the Shanghai F1 track, and I have left many good memories here. I am looking forward to continuing this strong performance this weekend. Of course, this year's China GT gathers strong teams and masters from all over the country. The process of striving for victory will definitely not be easy. My teammates and I will go all out to sprint for the best results."

UNO Racing Team Manager

Wang Yuan

"As the overall champion of the first GTSSC series in history in 2021 and the driver's annual champion in the 2022 season, UNO Racing Team feels very honored to grow with the event. The series was upgraded to the national championship China GT this year, and it ushered in an unprecedentedly strong lineup of participants, which made all of our participating teams excited and nervous! This year, the team will lead the participating drivers who entered the national championship for the first time, constantly accumulate experience, and strive to complete the set tasks of each game. I believe that after the end of this season, the team will bring them the maximum personal improvement!"

Origine Motorsport Team

Xie Xinzhe

"I am very happy to be able to follow Origine Motorsport to compete in this year's China GT. After a while, I am back in the cockpit of a GT car. I am still slowly finding the feeling of driving, including running-in with my teammates, running-in with the team, and tuning the car. All are proceeding step by step. Origine Motorsport has a brilliant record in many GT events. Every member of the team is very professional. With their help, I am full of confidence in the next game. This year's China GT is full of competition. I hope to show my best performance and compete with my teammates for the championship of the sub-station and the year. "

Gaga 33R HAR Racing Team

Wang Yang

"This is my first time competing in the GT3 category. I am quite satisfied with my adaptation to the speed of the car. I should be able to achieve even faster lap times in tomorrow's practice. I hope I can run at my own pace and perform at my best. I am also very happy to compete with so many excellent drivers. I will enjoy the race this weekend. "

610 Racing Team

Yang Xiaowei

"My teammate Pan Deng is a newcomer in racing. He practiced very hard for this event and accumulated driving mileage. Therefore, we came to the stadium early to prepare for this race. At present, we are still optimizing the tuning of the car, and we should be able to find a relatively perfect state tomorrow. Now that we have been promoted to China GT, the top GT event platform in the country, the competition is more intense and the test for the drivers will be higher. My teammates and I must study hard and hope to make continuous breakthroughs and gain growth in the competition. "

LEVEL Motorsports Team

Yang Shuo

"These two days, my teammates and I have been mainly looking for the balance point in vehicle settings. With the help of the team, our lap times have continued to improve, which means that we are on the right track. Next, we will continue to try and work hard to improve. For me personally, participating in China GT is a dream. This year, I can become a part of such a top lineup. I also feel like a dream has come true. I am looking forward to what kind of strength I can show in such a competitive environment. I will do my best and hope to get good results. "

Silver Bridge ACM by Blackjack Racing Team

Zhang Hongyu

"Before coming to Shanghai, I had completed a round of test driving with the team in Ningbo. At that time, I was not used to the steering ratio of this Lamborghini racing car. The team and teammates gave me a lot of help. Now I have become more familiar with the characteristics of this car. I am very happy to participate in the opening race of the new season of China GT with Li Sicheng. He has more experience in GT racing, so I can ask him many questions. I hope to have a good performance and lay a good foundation for the development of GT events in the future. "

Maxmore W&S Motorsport Team

Finn Zulauf

"I am very happy to be back in China again. This year I will continue to fight side by side with Moritz Berrenberg. Last season, we have already reached the top of the podium together, so I am looking forward to going one step further this weekend and winning more championship trophies. We have accumulated a lot of test mileage so far. I am satisfied with the tuning of the car and hope to continue our advantage in the next race. "

Incipient Racing Team

Yu Tong

"Thanks to the team's strong strength and rich experience, our car has been debugged to a very good state and can also challenge the very challenging track of Shanghai International Circuit. During practice breaks, I also kept in touch with my teammates and the team to discuss the optimization of driving and vehicle settings. I believe that we will have good competitiveness in the group. I am looking forward to the opening of the new season of China GT and hope to challenge the championship position of the group. "

Friday, China The GT Shanghai Opening Race will enter the third test practice day, and the contestants will face two test driving sessions and free practice sessions. The passionate competition is about to start, let us wait and see.