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CHLOE GRANT and FLAME AIRIKKALA Impress at Jerez Porsche Sprint Challenge

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September 17, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • CHLOE GRANT recovered from opening-lap clutch failure to claim third overall and Ladies Cup victory in Race 3, demonstrating her progression from GB4 and F1 Academy to competitive GT racing.
  • FLAME AIRIKKALA dominated her solo debut weekend, sweeping Ladies Cup wins in Races 1-2 with fourth overall and Silver Class podium, then seventh overall, maintaining pressure on faster classes throughout.
  • FRANCISCA QUEIROZ scored consistent points across all races, finally breaking through with fifth overall and her first Ladies Cup victory of the weekend in the finale after earlier podiums.
  • GRANT qualified fourth overall with fastest female time, establishing herself among leading overall contenders at demanding Jerez circuit before mechanical issues struck in Race 1.
  • AIRIKKALA immediately capitalized on her #67 solo entry, moving from ninth to seventh in Race 2 while applying sustained pressure, setting competitive 1:50 lap times against faster competitors.

UPCOMING:

  • Porsche Sprint Challenge Iberica Round 5 at Circuito de Navarra

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com