KAREN GAILLARD Misses Rookie Podium by 0.020s in Porsche Carrera Cup France

July 23, 2025

• KAREN GAILLARD delivered a heart-stopping finish in Race 1 at Misano, missing out on a rookie podium by just 0.020 seconds after a photo finish with Mathys Cappuccio. Starting P14, she battled back from an early collision with Joran Leneutre that dropped her to P16, showing the kind of resilience that’s defined her rookie campaign in Porsche Carrera Cup France.
• The Swiss driver showcased smart racecraft in Sunday’s delayed Race 2, climbing from P15 to an eventual P12 finish (fourth among rookies) after capitalizing on penalties handed to competitors for track limits violations. Her clean driving and strategic positioning allowed her to benefit when others made mistakes – exactly the kind of mature approach we love to see from rookies who understand the long game.
• Beyond her Misano performance, GAILLARD has been building impressive momentum across multiple series this season. She’s already secured a rookie podium at Dijon-Prenois in PCCF, plus notched a win and two podiums in Porsche Sprint Challenge Suisse at Spielberg. Her ability to adapt quickly to different circuits while maintaining clean racecraft suggests we’re watching someone who could be a serious contender as she gains experience.

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