A genuine triumph truly “made in Italy” in Evolution and SuperSport. The GPS “speaks” Italian with two teams winning the Grand Prix of Malta and also leading the overall rankings. The joy continues with the first career victory in Race 1: Giuseppe Antonio Schiano next to his dad in RG87 Karelpiu”.
Especially Marco Pennesi is happy. He left Malta last year after an ugly incident that forced him to hospital and claimed in fact his season. A setback which has served to Pennesi: “Last year I left the hospital here, this time I leave with the checkered flag.” “Today we have had better luck in the race,” says the pilot Grottammare. “I love Malta. I started here in 2004 with a win. Last year it was the hospital, but this time it’s a victory for my many fans in Malta. Yes the incident served its purpose but it is always the most well thoughout Montavoci boat. All the components between the hull and the engines are top quality. If we can start in front of everyone we can keep our lead.”
Then follows an important clarification and one of gratitude: “I am concerned to note some serious oversights. I think especially in Supersport where someone should have more attention at all junctures of the race. Mirrors are very important, fundamental. No one should forget to install them. Finally, a heartfelt thanks to Seatek which allows us to monitor the development of engines.” Next to him a beaming Montavoci. “We’re a strong mixture. Ukraine had already showed good things before retiring, now we must remain calm and vigilant because the competition is here”. Metamarine leads the overall standings. Furnibo forced to retire along with SNAV Kiton who is now third.
In Supersport the old lion Renato Guidi wins. And the Neapolitan pilot who loves to joke about his team and himself says: “I’ll be very happy to win because I am the oldest driver on the oldest boat with the older engines. Roy Capasso is crucial in that position. The boat has really been set well during two years of competition. It ‘s a beautiful and highly competitive Supersport. The secret? Reflexes, quickness and cazzimm. Close second overall is Spirit of Belgium, forced to retire in race 2 today, while the third Al & Al gained 18 points over the weekend.
Standings GPS Malta
Evolution Class
1) Metamarine Foresti&Suardi: M. Pennesi, G. Montavoci, S. Bonanno (I): 36 pt
2) Lucas Oil SOC: M. Silfverberg , N. Hook (S): 24pt
3) Cranefields Wine RT: S. Greve, D. Vezrbanck (D): 23pt
4) Team Furnibo 2B1: B. Van Riet, F. Hemelaer, P. Colpin (B): 20pt
Supersport Class
1) Baia Attolini: S. Acanfora, R. Guidi, V. Foglia Manzillo, R. Capasso (I): 27pt
2) Seagull Ukrainian Spirit: O. Chendekov, A. Lysenko e D. Lebed (Ua): 24pt
3) Team 26: D. Cramphorn, K. Collins (UK): 21pt
4) Karelpiu RG87 Racing team: G. Schiano, A. Schiano, F. Cal (I): 20pt
5) Spirit of Belgium: S. Jory-Leigh, P. Huybreghts (B): 16pt
6) Big Sergio Al&Al: A. Nuzzo, A. Amato, A. D’Ettore (I): 13pt
7) Jolly Drive: F. Montanari, G. Gabriele, A. Zanardo (I): 0pt
Overall standings GPS 2010
Evolution Class
1) Metamarine Foresti&Suardi: M. Pennesi, G. Montavoci, S. Bonanno (I): 74pt
2) Team Furnibo 2B1: B. Van Riet, F. Hemelaer, P. Colpin (B): 53pt
3) SNAV Kiton: G. Cangiano, L. Formilli Fendi (I): 45pt
4) Cranefields Wine RT: S. Greve, D. Verbanck (B): 35pt
5) LOCOS: M. Silfverberg, N. Hook (S): 29pt
Supersport Class
1) Baia Attolini: S. Acanfora, R. Guidi, V. Foglia Manzillo, R. Capasso (I): 77pt
2) Spirit of Belgium: S. Jory-Leigh, P. Huybreghts (B): 49pt
3) Big Sergio Al&Al: A. Nuzzo, A. Amato, A. D’Ettore (I): 44pt
4) Seagull Ukrainian Spirit: O. Chendekov, A. Lysenko e D. Lebed (Ua): 42pt
5) Karelpiu RG87 Racing team: G. Schiano, A. Schiano, F. Cal (I): 32pt
6) Team 26: D. Cramphorn, K. Collins (Uk): 21pt
7) Jolly Drive: F. Montanari, G. Gabriele, A. Zanardo (I): 18pt
