ACI RACING WEEKEND: MONZA CROWNS SLATER KING OF THE FRECA

The second day of the latest ACI Racing Weekend 2025, being held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, awarded the title of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine: it was won by British driver Freddie Slater of Prema Racing, who won race 1 (15 laps) in 33’01″178, at an average speed of 157.897 km/h. Joining the fresh champion on the podium were Frenchman Evan Giltaire (ART Grand Prix), 1″636 down, and Brazilian Pedro Clerot (Van Amersfoort), 2″111 off at the finish.

In the E4 Championship, the leader of the standings, Japan’s Kean Nakamura-Berta (Prema Racing) won, covering the 12 laps in 33’05″338, averaging 126.053 km/h. Second, following the penalty of U.S. Sebastian Wheldon, was Brazilian Gabriel Gomez (US Racing), 1″113 off and third was Singaporean driver Kabir Anurag (US Racing) who came in at 2″712.

In the Italian Gran Turismo Sprint GT3 Championship, success for Germany’s Jens Klingmann and Finland’s Jesse Krohn (BMW M4 GT3, Ceccato Racing) in 52’39″507, average 191.419 km/h. The duo crossed the finish line ahead of Leonardo Moncini and Daniele Di Amato (Honda NSX GT3, Nova Racing), separated by 5″196, and the crew formed by Ignazio Zanon and Mattia Michelotto (Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 G, VSR), which came in at 7″678.

As for the Italian Gran Turismo Sprint GT Cup Championship, success for Leonardo Arduini and Argentine Franco Gerolami (Lamborghini Huracán ST Evo 2, MM Motorsport) in 51’56″602, average 180.671 km/h. Behind them is the duo formed by Andrea Fontana and Alessandro Mainetti (Lamborghini Huracán ST Evo 2, Target Competition) only 0″569 off. Third was Ferdinando D’Auria (Lamborghini Huracán ST Evo 2, HC Racing Division) at 19″450.

Saturday’s Porsche Carrera Cup Italia race was won by Francesco Braschi (Ombra Racing) in 32’26″475, average 128.570 km/h. Second was his teammate, South African Keagan Masters (at 0″388), third was Dutchman Dirk Schouten (Dinamic Motorsport) at 1″162.

Tomorrow morning will begin with the two FRECA qualifying sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Following the races: 9:30 a.m. race 2 E4; 10:30 a.m. race 2 GT Cup; 12:30 p.m. race 2 Porsche Carrera Cup Italia; 1:30 p.m. race 2 GT3; 2:50 p.m. race 2 Freca; 3:50 p.m. race 2 E4. Free admission with paid parking, allowed access to paddock 1. Spectators will be able to admire the cars up close thanks to the Grid Walk (with access from Gate 5).

In the morning, starting at 11:30 a.m., an autograph session with the championship’s main drivers will be held at the Freca hospitality area.

Also tomorrow, in addition to the races, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will also host the awarding of some race officials who have particularly distinguished themselves for their commitment during their long sports activities dedicated to motorsports: Francesco Molinaro (Inspector), Ezio Sisti (Technical Commissioner), Eligio Clemente (Sports Commissioner) and Lucio De Mori (Race Director). An event that is part of the “FIA Volunteers and Official Month” initiative, desired by the International Automobile Federation.