Proton Competition encountered setbacks at the FIA World Endurance Championship in Qatar, particularly with a fire incident affecting their #77 Ford Mustang. Despite this, the team demonstrated resilience, with the #77 Mustang initially reaching second place before suffering technical issues. The #88 Mustang secured a top-ten finish, leading to positive expectations for their next race.
Proton Competition faced challenges during the FIA World Endurance Championship in Qatar, particularly with its Ford Mustang LMGT3 which experienced a fire during the pre-event ‘Prologue.’ Despite this setback, the team managed to recover and prepare for competition. The 77 Mustang, driven by Ben Tuck, qualified 16th but climbed to second in-class early in the race before Tuck lost the lead due to tire issues.
Tuck’s performance during his debut was strong, holding top positions against competitors until a technical failure halted his teammate Bernardo Sousa, preventing further gains. Tuck expressed disappointment, praising the team’s efforts, stating, “I’m just sad for the team, as they did such a brilliant job getting the car ready for the race.”
Meanwhile, the 88 Mustang achieved a top-ten finish, with Stefano Gattuso and Giammarco Levorato displaying solid performances. The team aims to capitalize on this result at the next event, the 6 Hours of Imola, scheduled for April 18-20. Proton Competition will focus on building upon these encouraging signs despite the challenges faced in Qatar.
Proton Competition’s foray into the FIA World Endurance Championship presented both obstacles and achievements in Qatar. The #77 Mustang showed potential with significant gains during the race, underscored by driver Tuck’s commendable performance. Meanwhile, the #88 Mustang secured a top-ten result, positioning the team to continue improving. With the next race on the horizon, optimism remains for Proton Competition.
Original Source: www.fiawec.com
