Affecting a large part of Europe, the heat wave transformed the Misano circuit into a veritable oven on the last weekend of June. In these extreme conditions, the new Street-Art Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT4 experienced some teething problems during the fourth round of the GT4 European Series. But with an 8thplace on Sunday for Julien Darras-Jamie Vandenbalck and two podiums in the AM Cup (including one victory) for Clément Seyler-Pascal Bachmann, the Belgian team can still consider it a positive result!
GT4 European Series – Street-Art Racing braves the Misano heat
“We suffered in these temperatures exceeding 30 degrees,” said Damien Hellebuyck, Street-Art Racing Team Manager. “Our new Aston Martin Vantage GT4s have been put to the test, especially as the kit specifically designed for high temperatures was not yet available. As a result, we had to deal with water and oil temperatures which could almost be described as stratospheric. The systems were therefore secured several times. But, despite everything, our drivers did a good job. I would also like to congratulate our mechanics who, in the face of the heat wave, were remarkable. The Top 10 overall and Sunday’s AM Cup victory are great rewards for all of us.”

Julien Darras agreed. “It was not an easy weekend, but our race on Sunday was sound,” he said. “We are getting to know our new Aston Martin Vantage GT4 better and, in this case, we know that we will have to find solutions to deal with the heat. But I know that both the Aston Martin Racing engineers and our Street-Art Racing team are already working on this issue.”
Seyler and Bachmann increase their lead in the AM Cup

The next day, Clément made a very good start and immediately moved up several places to second in the AM Cup. And when Pascal took over, it quickly became clear that the Street-Art Racing duo could claim a second AM Cup victory this year. “I was indeed faster than the second Alpine driver,” says the Swiss driver. “And although I did not feel like I was attacking hard because I had to manage the temperatures, I got back ahead of him pretty quickly and was able to take the lead with about ten minutes to go. In addition, we finished 18thout of 32 overall. I had a great time! I also saw that I have made good progress compared to last year and I feel good at the wheel of this new Aston Martin Vantage GT4. Even if she was a little capricious with the heat this weekend, I forgive her… and I cannot wait to be in Zandvoort.”
The GT4 European Series will continue in less than two weeks on the Dutch coast for what will be the penultimate event of the season.
Press release Street-Art Racing ; Photographs: SRO / Chris Schotanus
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