The vaunted new Ferrari 296 GT3 has yet to win a race in the WeatherTech Championship in either of the GTD classes. Risi Competizione, which finished second at Watkens Glen’s six-hour race after starting from the pole, is the best bet at the Petit.
Risi driver Alessandro Pier Guidi returns to Road Atlanta a conquering hero. He was one of three who co-drove to victory at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans on board the new Ferrari 499P Hypercar.
“Together with Daniel (Serra) and Davide (Rigon), I think we have a strong lineup,” said Pier Guidi. “Let’s see what we can do, but I hope to finish on the podium in the night at Atlanta. It is one of my favorite tracks, so I really can’t wait to drive there again.”
The Risi team has run only a partial schedule, concentrating on the longer distance events that are included in the Michelin Endurance Cup. The other Ferrari entrants have also cherry-picked the schedule, indicative that there has been little or no financial support from the factory outside of providing drivers.
AF Corse will race in both classes at the Petit, joining Risi in in GTD Pro and Triarsi Competizione and Cetilar Racing in GTD.
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