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CINDY GUDET Claims Victory, Podium in Magny-Cours FFSA GT Double-Header

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August 3, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • CINDY GUDET converted pole-worthy qualifying pace into commanding performances, taking second Saturday after a late three-tenth margin defense against Jimenez, then dominating Sunday wire-to-wire after inheriting the lead when Briche suffered technical failure.
  • The Frenchwoman’s breakthrough continues a remarkable turnaround for the #78 crew after early-season frustration at Nogaro and Dijon, where front-running speed repeatedly met accidents and mechanical gremlins before Spa’s post-penalty-reversal victory.
  • GUDET displayed genuine pace advantage throughout Magny-Cours, posting fastest opening sectors in qualifying and consistently purple sectors during Sunday’s race while building multi-second gaps before handing off to co-driver Leneutre for controlled finishes.
  • Back-to-back podiums position the Akkodis ASP Toyota pairing as legitimate Pro-Am contenders heading into Paul Ricard finale, finally converting their demonstrable speed into championship-relevant results after enduring circumstantial setbacks early in 2026 campaign.

UPCOMING:

  • FFSA GT Championship finale at Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, October 10-11, 2026

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