ANTONELLA BASSANI’s Home Round Washed Out at Waterlogged Interlagos

September 10, 2026

• ANTONELLA BASSANI arrived at Interlagos third in points after breakthrough European performances—maiden podium at Circuit de la Sarthe during Le Mans week, then fifth and second at Portimão following 2024 Porsche Cup Brasil title.
• Torrential Saturday rain delayed qualifying two hours; BASSANI qualified 19th in 38-car field as changing conditions neutralized recent form that delivered consecutive podiums and championship momentum heading into home round.
• Race 1 ended immediately when Carlos Campos spun ahead of BASSANI on opening racing lap. Limited visibility left no escape; contact damaged Porsche, forcing retirement before safety car finish without further green running.
• BASSANI charged from 19th to 12th in Race 2’s brief green-flag segments, demonstrating underlying pace with seven overtakes in handful of laps before technical issue forced trackside retirement, double-DNF costing crucial points.
• Championship resumes October 3 at Brasília Circuit endurance round before returning to Interlagos for F1 Brazilian Grand Prix support event November 7-8, giving BASSANI chance to reclaim third-place championship position.

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