The second round of the 2025 Ferrari Challenge UK Trofeo Pirelli race series takes place this week at the iconic Cheshire racing circuit of Oulton Park, as the Ferrari 296 Challenge race cars make their competitive debut on UK soil following an exciting season opener in Navarra, Spain.

In the Trofeo Pirelli class, 2024 champion Gilbert Yates (Charles Hurst) tops the standings with 32 points after a strong start to the season, securing his first victory in Navarra. Pranav Vangala (HR Owen) is close on his heels, having celebrated his first-ever victory in the series to keep the pressure on the leader – just 4 points separate the pair.

In Coppa Shell, the battle is on between frontrunners Mike Dewhirst (Dick Lovett Swindon), Paul Simmerson (Graypaul Birmingham) and Peter Hunter (Stratstone Manchester). Both Dewhirst and Simmerson clinched victories at Navarra to secure 30 and 28 points respectively, while a disciplined display from Hunter keeps him within touching distance on 23 points.

Excellent weather conditions are forecast at the 2.768-mile circuit over the two days, and spectators can expect an exciting round of exhilarating wheel-to-wheel action.

The remaining race calendar dates for the 2025 Ferrari Challenge UK season are detailed below:

Round: Circuit:  Date:
Round 2 Oulton Park 16 – 17 May
Round 3 Brands Hatch 21 – 22 June
Round 4 Donington 26 – 27 July
Round 5 Silverstone 05 – 07 September

For the latest updates on the Ferrari Challenge UK race series, visit https://www.ferrari.com/en-GB/corse-clienti/uk.

 

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