CÉLIA MARTIN Claims Podium in Spectacular GT2 European Series Debut at Misano

July 21, 2026

• CÉLIA MARTIN qualified second in Master class with minimal 2026 seat time, having raced only historic machinery after Iron Dames scaled back operations. Adapted immediately to Maserati GT2 with consistently fast 1:36s.
• Led Race 1 outright after spectacular opening lap charge from sixth to class lead. First woman to lead GT2 European Series race before underweight disqualification erased victory but not on-track performance.
• Secured genuine second-place Master class finish in Race 2, becoming first woman podium finisher in Maserati GT2. Overtook multiple competitors with consistent 1:37s despite difficult car balance in heat.
• Opportunity materialized through chance meeting with SRO’s Stéphane Ratel after disappointing Le Mans Classic where teammate crash left her with just two racing laps completed all weekend.

gt2 european series, maserati, misano