LAURA VAN DEN HENGEL and SARAH BOVY Score Season-Best GT2 ProAm P4 at Misano

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July 21, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LAURA VAN DEN HENGEL and SARAH BOVY secured season-best fourth in ProAm at Misano despite competing in underpowered Porsche 992 GT3 Cup against GT2-spec machinery, collecting 22 points to climb to sixth in championship.
  • VAN DEN HENGEL qualified fourth in ProAm with 1:38.147, showing minimal gap to pro teammate BOVY’s times. Dutch driver demonstrated strong racecraft throughout weekend, particularly excelling in technical sections despite straight-line speed deficit.
  • BOVY topped ProAm qualifying with 1:36.895, showcasing pace advantage in Porsche. Belgian delivered consistent low-1:37s lap times across both races, executing strong starts and defending brilliantly against more powerful GT2 cars.
  • Iron Dames maximized Porsche package through flawless race management and clean driving. Fifth-place Race 1 finish equaled season-best before Sunday’s fourth topped it, with VAN DEN HENGEL closing with impressive 1:38.3 lap matching qualifying pace.

UPCOMING:

  • GT2 European Series returns at Zandvoort, Netherlands, September 18-20, 2026

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