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The Irish Sun
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Shocking moment furious Le Mans driver kicks and punches rival's car before being restrained by stewards
A FUMING Le Mans driver needed to be restrained by stewards as he punched and kicked a rival's car. In an insane start to Race 2 of the Le Mans Cup - before the iconic 24 Hour endurance race - Ferrari 296 GT3 driver Gino-Generoso Forgione was put out of the race after a collision with Josep Mayola Comadira. Advertisement 3 Gino-Generoso Forgione was seen punching a rival's car after a collision at the Le Mans Cup 3 Forgione was caught during race 2 of the Le Mans as part of a crazy start to the race Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Josep Mayola Comadira felt the full fury of his rival after accidentally bumping him Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Several drivers had crashed out of the race in the early chaos after No.8 Team Virage LMP3 spun after making contact with the No.29 Forestier Racing by VPS LMP3. And Forgione, driving the Ferrari No.21, was left fuming as he was caught up in it when Comadira collected his rival by bumping him and spinning him around. The incident left both cars stranded on track and brought out the safety car. Forgione was seen getting out of his car and marching over to Comadira's No.23 Biogas Ferrari. Advertisement READ MORE IN MOTORSPORT As he approached the Swiss driver lifted up his helmet visor and broke into a trot before unleashing a kick into the side of the car. The 61-year-old followed this up with a flurry of punches to the car window. Race stewards rushed over to restrain him, as Forgione continued to hit the car, now raining hammer fists down on the roof, before he was dragged away. TNT Sports commentator Martin Haven was left stunned by the act, remarking: "It was not a moment of which he will be particularly proud of. Advertisement Most read in Motorsport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "As you can understand, racing at Le Mans and getting tagged out in the first corner is not going to leave you feeling very happy. "The problem is, everyone is checking up there because of the spinning Porsche. Fernando Alonso drives to victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2018 "He has spun because he is checking up because the cars in front are slowing down dramatically." Advertisement Fellow commentator Graham Goodwin added: "It is not giving Gino-Generoso Forgione any credit at all for the behaviour at the end there. "But he will feel that he checked up and the car behind did not... "Yeah, not very happy is the international sign language there." A remarkable Advertisement
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Shocking moment furious Le Mans driver kicks and punches rival's car before being restrained by stewards
TNT Sports commentators were left stunned by the violent act Road rage Shocking moment furious Le Mans driver kicks and punches rival's car before being restrained by stewards Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FUMING Le Mans driver needed to be restrained by stewards as he punched and kicked a rival's car. In an insane start to Race 2 of the Le Mans Cup - before the iconic 24 Hour endurance race - Ferrari 296 GT3 driver Gino-Generoso Forgione was put out of the race after a collision with Josep Mayola Comadira. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Gino-Generoso Forgione was seen punching a rival's car after a collision at the Le Mans Cup 3 Forgione was caught during race 2 of the Le Mans as part of a crazy start to the race Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Josep Mayola Comadira felt the full fury of his rival after accidentally bumping him Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Several drivers had crashed out of the race in the early chaos after No.8 Team Virage LMP3 spun after making contact with the No.29 Forestier Racing by VPS LMP3. And Forgione, driving the Ferrari No.21, was left fuming as he was caught up in it when Comadira collected his rival by bumping him and spinning him around. The incident left both cars stranded on track and brought out the safety car. Forgione was seen getting out of his car and marching over to Comadira's No.23 Biogas Ferrari. READ MORE IN MOTORSPORT BANNED F1 steward suspended from Canadian GP over 'unauthorised media comments' As he approached the Swiss driver lifted up his helmet visor and broke into a trot before unleashing a kick into the side of the car. The 61-year-old followed this up with a flurry of punches to the car window. Race stewards rushed over to restrain him, as Forgione continued to hit the car, now raining hammer fists down on the roof, before he was dragged away. TNT Sports commentator Martin Haven was left stunned by the act, remarking: "It was not a moment of which he will be particularly proud of. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "As you can understand, racing at Le Mans and getting tagged out in the first corner is not going to leave you feeling very happy. "The problem is, everyone is checking up there because of the spinning Porsche. Fernando Alonso drives to victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2018 "He has spun because he is checking up because the cars in front are slowing down dramatically." Fellow commentator Graham Goodwin added: "It is not giving Gino-Generoso Forgione any credit at all for the behaviour at the end there. "But he will feel that he checked up and the car behind did not... "Yeah, not very happy is the international sign language there." A remarkable 19 former F1 racers are competing in the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, including Jenson Button, Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen.
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Le Mans star leaps out of car and punches and kicks rival's motor in wild scenes
The Road to Le Mans Race 2 was marred by a violent outburst from one of the drivers, who leaped out of his car and attacked his rival on the first lap of the race after a collision A startling clash between two Ferraris sparked chaos on lap one of the Road to Le Mans Race 2. The Michelin Le Mans Cup contest was thrown into disarray as the blue No. 23 and red No. 21 Ferraris tangled instantly. The No. 23 Biogas Motorsport Ferrari 296 GT3, driven by Josep Mayola Comadira, collided with Gino-Generoso Forgione's No. 21 AF Corse Ferrari 293 right at the scrappy race start. Comadira rammed into the back of Forgione's vehicle around a curve where many competitors braked suddenly, putting an end to both of their race ambitions, much to the annoyance of the Swiss driver at Le Mans. Following the crash, the cars lay stationary trackside. However, Forgione then burst from his vehicle and stomped towards his opponent's car, which had been flung upwards during the collision, reports the Express. Enraged, Forgione then started launching kicks at the No. 23 car's door before battering its window with his fists. His assault on the windows and roof continued until race officials intervened and steered him away. "It was not a moment of which he will be particularly proud of," observed TNT Sports commentator Martin Haven about the unbelievable fracas. "As you can understand, racing at Les Mans and getting tagged out in the first corner is not going to leave you feeling very happy," he continued. "The problem is, everyone is checking up there because of the spinning Porsche. He has spun because he is checking up because the cars in front are slowing down dramatically." Graham Goodwin, also on commentary, responded: "It is not giving Gino-Generoso Forgione any credit at all for the behaviour at the end there, but he will feel that he checked up and the car behind did not. "That I think is a knock-on effect of the argy-bargy at the front of the field. Yeah, not very happy is the international sign language there." A safety car was drawn before the support race for the 24 Hours of Le Mans restarted, as a sizeable clean-up was required after the many incidents that occurred during a crash-ridden opening lap. Before the race began, issues prevented the No. 59 Racing Spirit of Le Mans Aston Martin driven by Anthony McIntosh from starting. Meanwhile, CLX chose to replace the nose of No. 97, which required it to start from the pit lane. This race was the second Le Mans Cup contest, with the first being held on Friday. In the GT3 category, in which both the No. 21 and No. 23 cars were striving to win on Saturday, the No. 65 Team Motopark Mercedes-AMG GT3 claimed victory. Lena Buhler and Mattéo Quintarelli in the No. 20 23 Events Racing Ligier JS would go on to win the race overall, and Buhler became the first woman to achieve such a feat in a Road to Le Mans contest.
West Australian
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Arise Racing GT survives tricky Queensland conditions
The Arise Racing GT team headed to Queensland Raceway last weekend, after the pairing of Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte claimed wins in three of the GT World Challenge Australia championship's first four races. And while they didn't add to that tally at the Willowbank circuit, they still have a strong lead in the Pro-Am Driver's Championship. 'I think if this is a bad weekend, then it's not so bad,' said Schutte after race two. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . 'Overall we'll take this weekend and move on.' The team's #26 crew took their Ferrari 296 GT3 to a third-place finish in the opening race of the weekend, but could only manage fifth in race two, as uncharacteristically wet weather caught out many drivers in the field, resulting in a disjointed, safety car-filled affair. The team's second entry, the #77 Ferrari, had an eventful weekend that included a major change prior to action getting underway. Jordan Love stepped aside from his usual co-driver seat with Steve Wyatt and was replaced by his brother, Aaron. No stranger to racing, Aaron Love began the season in Supercars and has experience racing in Porsche Carrera Cup in Australia and France. Despite limited time in the Ferrari, Love took little time to adapt and he and Wyatt managed to claim fifth place in the opening race. They then improved in the second race, finishing in fourth, ahead of their teammates. 'First weekend done and dusted, second race is done,' said Aaron Love. 'Second time in the car for myself in dry conditions. It was a heap of fun, managed to snag fastest lap and make up a few positions. 'Steve jumped in the car, a good driver swap, popped out second and couldn't quite hold off a few of the cars. A few of the safety cars probably helped us out there and we came home fourth. 'A few things went our way and few things didn't go our way, but ultimately it was a good, fun weekend.' Evans and Schutte's championship rivals, Brad Schumacher and Broc Feeney, claimed victory in race one and then backed it up with third place in race two. While that closed the gap in the driver's standings, the Arise Racing GT duo still hold a 22-point advantage with three more rounds to run. The team also has a five-point lead in the Team's Championship, as it looks to add to the silverware it claimed in its debut season. The next round of the GT World Challenge Australia series will be at Melbourne's Sandown Raceway on July 25-27.
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Arise Racing GT survives tricky Queensland conditions
The Arise Racing GT team headed to Queensland Raceway last weekend, after the pairing of Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte claimed wins in three of the GT World Challenge Australia championship's first four races. And while they didn't add to that tally at the Willowbank circuit, they still have a strong lead in the Pro-Am Driver's Championship. 'I think if this is a bad weekend, then it's not so bad,' said Schutte after race two. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'Overall we'll take this weekend and move on.' The team's #26 crew took their Ferrari 296 GT3 to a third-place finish in the opening race of the weekend, but could only manage fifth in race two, as uncharacteristically wet weather caught out many drivers in the field, resulting in a disjointed, safety car-filled affair. The team's second entry, the #77 Ferrari, had an eventful weekend that included a major change prior to action getting underway. Jordan Love stepped aside from his usual co-driver seat with Steve Wyatt and was replaced by his brother, Aaron. Supplied Credit: CarExpert No stranger to racing, Aaron Love began the season in Supercars and has experience racing in Porsche Carrera Cup in Australia and France. Despite limited time in the Ferrari, Love took little time to adapt and he and Wyatt managed to claim fifth place in the opening race. They then improved in the second race, finishing in fourth, ahead of their teammates. 'First weekend done and dusted, second race is done,' said Aaron Love. 'Second time in the car for myself in dry conditions. It was a heap of fun, managed to snag fastest lap and make up a few positions. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'Steve jumped in the car, a good driver swap, popped out second and couldn't quite hold off a few of the cars. A few of the safety cars probably helped us out there and we came home fourth. 'A few things went our way and few things didn't go our way, but ultimately it was a good, fun weekend.' Evans and Schutte's championship rivals, Brad Schumacher and Broc Feeney, claimed victory in race one and then backed it up with third place in race two. Supplied Credit: CarExpert While that closed the gap in the driver's standings, the Arise Racing GT duo still hold a 22-point advantage with three more rounds to run. The team also has a five-point lead in the Team's Championship, as it looks to add to the silverware it claimed in its debut season. The next round of the GT World Challenge Australia series will be at Melbourne's Sandown Raceway on July 25-27.
