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Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Maserati domineers Misano GT2 European Series
On its home track of the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in round 4 of the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli, Maserati took two runner-up positions overall and one pole, two victories in the Am Cup and second place in the Pro-Am Cup. The double was completed in the LP Racing team's number 1 Maserati GT2 by Philippe Prette, who was also the runner-up and took the overall pole position in Race 1. The Maserati GT2 number 7 of Dinamic Motorsport with Mauro Calamia and Roberto Pampanini took second place overall in a comeback in Sunday's race, also the equivalent of the runner-up position in the Pro-Am Cup. In Race 1 on Saturday, starting from pole position Prette managed to defend himself and maintain the lead until the mandatory pit stop. When he returned to the track, the Frenchman with an Italian licence resisted the attacks of his rivals, giving in only five minutes from the chequered flag when he surrendered the leadership to a Pro driver. However, Prette crossed the finish line in runner-up position overall, with victory in the Am Cup class. The other Maserati GT2, number 7, kept Pampanini busy in the first stint before he worked back up to third position after starting from seventh. Ahead of returning to the pits, in an attempt to defend himself Pampanini lost grip and careered off the track. When he got back on, he found himself in tenth. At the wheel, Mauro Calamia attempted to recover and managed to cross the finish line in the final position during the second round on the Romagna track on Sunday morning saw the two Maserati GT2s start from fifth and sixth, as numbers 7 and 1 respectively, with the latter in pole in the Am class. With the Calamia at the wheel, the Dinamic Motorsport car was the first to move up to fourth, responding promptly to attacks from number 115. Fifteen minutes from the start, Calamia took virtual third place. After the driver change, Pampanini found himself in second having profited from an issue in the pits, then maintained his placing until the chequered flag to celebrate with a podium on his home track. In the Am Cup, Prette obtained his second victory on the Misano circuit after Saturday's win, starting from pole and remaining in the lead for the entire hour of the race. He also rose to fourth place overall, consolidating his leadership in the class Thursday's trials, Niccolò Pirri – son of Luca who drove the car at its debut in 2024 to a podium at Paul Ricard – also gained confidence in the Maserati GT2, to mark the Modena-based manufacturer's return to closed-wheel racing after years of absence. At only 16, Niccolò, is the youngest driver to have ever test driven a Maserati car on the Trident manufacturer's focus on young people is becoming stronger and stronger, partly down to its involvement in the new SRO GT Academy project announced last June at Spa-Francorchamps. The Academy offers the best-placed under-30 driver at the end of the 2026 season (at the wheel of a Maserati or a car from another marque) the opportunity to race in 2027 – with no budget required – in the GT World Challenge Europe, in a team to be created specifically for that Misano, in the GT2 European Series and GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup races, the Leading Car was an MCXtrema kitted out in a special livery created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Maserati MC12's first victory at the 24 Hours of Spa. That specific configuration had already been seen at the Belgian the summer break, the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli returns from 19 to 21 September for its penultimate round, due to take place in Valencia, Conti, Head of Maserati Corse, noted: 'Winning this weekend at Misano is even more important for us. We would like to dedicate our pride to Claudio Bortoletto, a fundamental member of our team and a historic figure in Italian motorsport, who recently passed dedicate to him a weekend of powerful emotions and an extraordinary haul: Philippe Prette's double victory in the Am class both in Race 1 – having started from pole – and in Race 2, as well as the Calamia/Pampanini duo's runner-up position in the Pro-Am class on Sunday. At our 'home race' at Misano, we have added another chapter to the Trident's glorious history in motorsport, one made up of extraordinary cars but above all of invaluable people. We look forward to celebrating more victories ahead of next year's major anniversary: Maserati's century in racing'.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Check out the newest Titleist GT golf clubs, including Justin Thomas' RBC winning driver
Check out the newest Titleist GT golf clubs, including Justin Thomas' RBC winning driver Titleist GT 1 driver The GT1 represents the biggest technological leap ever in Titleist driver design Shop at PGA TOUR Superstore Justin Thomas won the 2025 RBC Heritage in dramatic fashion on Sunday, holing a 21-foot birdie putt to win the tournament in a playoff. While it was his first win in three years, JT has been playing great golf so far this year, with five top-10 finishes. One of the reasons for Thomas improved play is a swap to the new Titleist GT2 driver. The GT2 is one of four drivers released by Titleist in 2025. The GT1 adds peak forgiveness, the GT2 maximizes stability, the GT3 aids left-right adjustability and the GT4 is for golfers who need a low-spin driver. Per Golfweek equipment guru David Dusek from his original club review earlier this year, For the past several generations of woods, Titleist has kept to the same naming conventions and made it very easy for golfers to get a good sense for what each driver is about. Clubs that end with a 2, like the recently released GT2, are designed to deliver a blend of stability and distance, while 3 clubs, such as the GT3, are made to blend left-and-right adjustability with enhanced ball speed. Clubs that get a 4 designation, such as the GT4, are low-spin offerings. But Titleist didn't stop with drivers, also releases three new accompanying GT hybrids in 2025. Per Dusek, "Players seeking high-launching, forgiving hybrids with lightweight configurations (GT1); golfers who want maximum forgiveness and stability (GT2); and advanced players who value workability and a compact, iron-like design for shaping shots (GT3)." Take a look at all the new Titleist GT drivers and hybrids to see which could be right for your game. Shop Titleist GT golf clubs at PGA TOUR Superstore Titleist GT drivers Titleist GT1 driver The Titleist GT1 is the most forgiving of the new Titleist drivers and retails for $649.99. Titleist GT2/3/4 drivers The other new Titleist drivers provide golfers different solutions including more stability, enhanced ball speed and low-spin offerings. Titleist GT2, GT3, GT4 drivers Shop all new Titleist GT drivers at PGA TOUR Superstore Shop Titleist GT drivers The GT1 features heavier weight in the front, causing the launch angle to decrease and ball speed to increase. The GT2 is slightly smaller and is the most forgiving of the three. Finally, the GT3 is the smallest of the bunch and crafted for the higher-level golfer. For a deeper dive into Titleist GT hybirds, check out David Dusek's full review.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Check out the newest Titleist GT golf clubs including Justin Thomas' RBC winning driver
Check out the newest Titleist GT golf clubs including Justin Thomas' RBC winning driver Justin Thomas won the 2025 RBC Heritage in dramatic fashion on Sunday, holing a 21-foot birdie putt to win the tournament in a playoff. While it was his first win in three years, JT has been playing great golf so far this year, with five top-10 finishes. One of the reasons for Thomas improved play is a swap to the new Titleist GT2 driver. The GT2 is one of four drivers released by Titleist in 2025. The GT1 adds peak forgiveness, the GT2 maximizes stability, the GT3 aids left-right adjustability and the GT4 is for golfers who need a low-spin driver. Per Golfweek equipment guru David Dusek from his original club review earlier this year, For the past several generations of woods, Titleist has kept to the same naming conventions and made it very easy for golfers to get a good sense for what each driver is about. Clubs that end with a 2, like the recently released GT2, are designed to deliver a blend of stability and distance, while 3 clubs, such as the GT3, are made to blend left-and-right adjustability with enhanced ball speed. Clubs that get a 4 designation, such as the GT4, are low-spin offerings. But Titleist didn't stop with drivers, also releases three new accompanying GT hybrids in 2025. Per Dusek, "Players seeking high-launching, forgiving hybrids with lightweight configurations (GT1); golfers who want maximum forgiveness and stability (GT2); and advanced players who value workability and a compact, iron-like design for shaping shots (GT3)." Take a look at all the new Titleist GT drivers and hybrids to see which could be right for your game. Shop Titleist GT golf clubs at PGA TOUR Superstore Titleist GT drivers Titleist GT1 driver The Titleist GT1 is the most forgiving of the new Titleist drivers and retails for $649.99. Titleist GT2/3/4 drivers The other new Titleist drivers provide golfers different solutions including more stability, enhanced ball speed and low-spin offerings. The GT1 features heavier weight in the front, causing the launch angle to decrease and ball speed to increase. The GT2 is slightly smaller and is the most forgiving of the three. Finally, the GT3 is the smallest of the bunch and crafted for the higher-level golfer. For a deeper dive into Titleist GT hybirds, check out David Dusek's full review.
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Titleist mini driver: Everything you want to know about the GT280
Titleist mini driver: Everything you want to know about the GT280 Designed with the same technologies found in the GT drivers, the GT280 mini driver is for modern golfers who want an alternative club off the tee that can also perform from the fairway. Show Caption Hide Caption Titleist GT2, GT3, GT4 drivers Each of the Titleist GT drivers is designed to create more ball speed and distance. The new Titleist GT280 mini driver is designed for golfers who want more distance and stability than a 3-wood but slightly less distance than a driver. It features a larger head than Titleist's fairway woods and a titanium chassis and face for increased ball speed. The GT280 also boasts adjustable weights in the sole to fine-tune launch angle and spin rate. Golfers can pre-order the GT280 starting April 1st, with availability in stores beginning April 18th. Gear: Titleist GT280 mini driver Price: $499 with Mitsubishi Tensei 1K shaft and Titleist Universal 360 grip Specs: 280cc head with 13 degrees of loft, titanium body and face, polymer crown, interchangeable weights and adjustable hosel. 13 degrees of loft, 43.75 inches in length Available: April 1 (pre-sale) / April 18 (in-stores) Who it's for: Fast-swinging golfers who want an off-the-tee club that delivers slightly less distance than a driver, but with more stability than a 3-wood. What you need to know: Titleist GT280 mini driver blends the technologies found in the GT driver family with a smaller head, movable weights and slightly-shorter shaft to create a powerful club that thrives off the tee and can be used from the fairway. The deep dive: Starting with the PGA Tour debut of the GT2, GT3 and GT4 drivers last season at The Memorial, Titleist established renewed momentum in the driver category, but quietly, away from the clubs sold in pro shops and golf specialty stores, there was another club that was creating a buzz among Titleist staffers. The TSR 2-wood stood out from other fairway woods in Titleist's lineup because it was significantly larger, and while Titleist had offered strong-lofted 3-woods in the past, it appeared to be the first true mini driver from the brand, and several players added them to their bag at select courses. That club morphed into the mini driver Titleist released today, the GT280, and it is designed to be an alternative club that shines off the tee and that can be used from the fairway as well. As the name implies, the 13-degree GT280 has a volume of 280 cubic-centimeters, which is 40 percent larger than the 13.5-degree GT2 3-wood and 58 percent larger than the 15-degree GT3 3-wood. It will also come standard at 43.5 inches in length, which is 0.5 inches longer than the GT2 and GT3 3-woods. That massive size difference means the GT280 should be significantly more stable on mishits than the strongest-lofted GT2 and GT3 fairway woods, and it's added length means players should swing it faster and generate more ball speed with the GT280 than they would with either a GT2 or GT3 3-wood. Plus, while the GT2 and GT3 fairway woods have stainless steel faces, the GT280 has a titanium chassis and ATI 425 titanium cup face that is shaped like an L and wraps under the leading edge. That should help to improve performance is low-struck shots. Like the GT drivers, the GT280 mini driver has a crown made from a thermoform polymer matrix that is lighter titanium. That helped designers and engineers lower the center of gravity (CG) location and created discretionary weight that could be repurposed and moved to other areas of the head. Some of the mass savings were used to create 11-gram and 3-gram weights that come standard in the sole. With the heavier weight in the back, the GT280 generates slightly more spin and produces a higher launch angle while moving the 11-gram weight to the forward port lowers the launch angle and spin rate. That adjustability, along with the SureFit adjustable hosel mechanism, should allow players and fitters to tweak the GT280 and create a carry distance that gaps shorter than a player's driver and longer than the 3-wood it likely replaces.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Maserati GT2 Stradale Hits the Streets With Race-Bred Performance
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Maserati has officially introduced the GT2 Stradale, a road-legal evolution of its GT2 race car, bringing high-performance motorsport engineering to the streets. After making its global debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week last August, the GT2 Stradale is now set for European deliveries starting in April. The new model builds upon the track-only Maserati GT2, which has made an impact in the Fanatec GT2 European Series. While refined for road use, the Stradale retains its race-inspired DNA, blending elements from the MC20 supercar with competition-grade aerodynamics and power. To celebrate its arrival, Maserati hosted an exclusive test-drive event in Andalusia, Spain, where select customers and stakeholders experienced the GT2 Stradale's capabilities firsthand. The journey began in Marbella, winding through the scenic Sierra de las Nieves National Park, and concluded at the Ascari circuit—named after Formula 1 champion Alberto Ascari, who once competed with Maserati. Under the hood, the GT2 Stradale features Maserati's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Nettuno V6, now tuned to deliver 640 horsepower—10 more than the MC20. The car's lightweight construction enables a blistering 0-62 mph sprint in just 2.8 seconds, with a top speed of 201 mph. A rear-wheel-drive setup, advanced aerodynamics, and race-tuned handling ensure the Stradale remains true to its motorsport roots while offering surprising road-going comfort. Maserati's Fuoriserie personalization program allows GT2 Stradale buyers to select bespoke liveries, reinforcing the car's exclusivity. At the Andalusian launch event, Maserati showcased its motorsport history alongside the GT2 race car, emphasizing the lineage that inspired the Stradale's design. By bringing track-level performance to the road, the Maserati GT2 Stradale signals a bold new chapter for the brand, redefining what a road-going Maserati can achieve. With limited production and deep racing pedigree, this high-performance machine is set to become a sought-after collector's piece for enthusiasts and speed aficionados alike. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
