Climax Racing's two cars prepare for the final battle of the 2025 CHINA GT season

From September 19th to 21st, the 2025 China GT Championship will return to the Shanghai International Circuit for the fourth and final race of the season. Climax Racing will field a two-car lineup, a Ferrari 296 GT3 and a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, competing in the GT3 Pro-Am and GT3 Am classes, respectively.

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The #710 Ferrari 296 GT3 will continue to be contested by Chen Fangping and professional driver Elias Seppanen. The two drivers gradually bonded over the first three races of the season, forming a seamless partnership. They put on a powerful performance on the track, securing a podium finish in the second round of the previous season in May. In the previous Zhuhai round, the #710 car was unfortunately involved in collisions with its opponent in both rounds, resulting in its elimination from contention and a significant loss of season-ending points. This weekend's season finale is just around the corner, and this showdown is a crucial one for both drivers. A sprint to the finish is the only way to bring the season to a successful conclusion.

This weekend, car #710 will also be sporting a new livery for the final round. ------ The pineapple theme is bursting with summery charm. A bright yellow base, reminiscent of a pineapple texture, paired with refreshing blue and white splashes, seems to infuse the refreshing feeling of a tropical beach directly into the racing DNA. The "Pineapple" lettering and creative logo embellishments add a vibrant and instantly recognizable look to the vehicle. This livery, blending summer charm with the passion of racing, not only brings a touch of tropical color to the track but also carries the team's hopes for good fortune, hoping the vehicle will achieve impressive results on the track.

Climax Racing will also enter the #999 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo this weekend, driven by two gentlemen drivers, Zhou Bihuang and Wang Zhongwei. Both drivers have extensive experience driving Mercedes-AMG race cars and have participated in numerous GT series. As the team's founder, Zhou Bihuang has competed in numerous races with Climax Racing, including an overall victory in the GT World Challenge Asia Cup. Wang Zhongwei has also been with Climax Racing for many years, demonstrating impressive speed on the track.

The No. 999 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo race car features a primarily white livery, embellished with dark blue and gold decorative patterns. The color combination is both elegant and visually striking. The decorative patterns, featuring extensive use of scrolling grass and floral motifs, are inspired by the artistic style of blue and white porcelain. This blend of the softness and refinement of traditional Chinese decorative patterns creates a fluid and dynamic oriental aesthetic.

The final round of the China GT series returns to the Shanghai International Circuit, a 5.451-kilometer track with 16 corners. As the only FIA-certified Grade 1 circuit in China, it's relatively familiar to domestic drivers. With the updated asphalt, grip has been significantly improved, and lap times are expected to improve.

Climax Racing conducted comprehensive preparations for both cars prior to this race and took advantage of the open test run at the Shanghai International Circuit to thoroughly inspect the cars. We look forward to the team achieving even better results at home and concluding the season successfully.

China GT Championship

Shanghai Grand Prix (Round 4) Schedule

September 19 (Friday)
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM Free Practice

September 20 (Saturday)
10:25 AM - 10:40 AM Qualifying Session 1
10:50 AM - 11:05 AM Qualifying Session 2
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM Race 1 (55 minutes + 1 lap)

September 21 (Sunday)
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM Race 2 (55 minutes + 1 lap)

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