BELÉN GARCÍA Powers Through Illness to Claim Season-Best Podium at Le Castellet

November 11, 2025

• BELÉN GARCÍA delivered a masterclass in determination at Le Castellet, fighting through illness that sidelined her from Friday practice to execute a brilliant middle stint that kept ANS Motorsport in podium contention. After missing crucial track time due to health issues, she jumped into the #71 NP02 prototype and immediately found pace, running consistent low 2:00s and climbing from 24th to fifth during her stint—proving that talent doesn’t need practice sessions to shine.
• The Spanish driver’s 2025 European Endurance Prototype Cup campaign showcased her versatility and speed across diverse circuits, from her season-opening podium at Le Castellet to adapting quickly at new venue Mugello for another second-place finish. While mechanical heartbreak at Motorland Aragón denied the team a potential overall win, GARCÍA and her ANS Motorsport teammates consistently demonstrated front-running pace that often wasn’t reflected in the final points tally.
• Despite the physical challenges of racing while ill, GARCÍA’s strategic middle stint proved crucial to securing ANS Motorsport’s season finale podium, as she navigated through traffic with precision and maintained the pace needed for Paul Trojani to bring home second place. The result matched their season’s best and perfectly capped a campaign where the #71 crew proved they belonged among the series’ fastest competitors, finishing fourth in championship standings with three podiums.

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