MANUELA GOSTNER Claims Championship Lead With Double Runner-Up Finishes at Brno

June 9, 2025

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MANUELA GOSTNER delivered a masterclass in wet weather racing at Brno, claiming back-to-back second-place finishes that catapulted her to the top of the Ferrari Challenge Europe Shell Cup standings. The Italian racer conquered treacherous conditions at a track she hadn’t raced since 2018, proving that sometimes smart, consistent driving trumps pure speed when championship points are on the line.
Her weekend showcased tactical brilliance over two rain-soaked races, including a brilliant switchback move at the final corner in Race 1 to steal second place from Van der Vorm. Despite never having driven Brno in wet conditions, GOSTNER adapted quickly and ran consistently in the 2:11s when others struggled, demonstrating the racecraft that separates championship contenders from weekend warriors.
This Brno triumph marks GOSTNER’s comeback story after early season misfortune at Monza nearly derailed her campaign. Her first win at Hockenheim sparked the recovery, but these double podiums prove she’s got the consistency to go the distance. “Sometimes the win doesn’t come, but consistency counts,” she said, and with the championship lead now in hand heading to Valencia, we’re watching a veteran racer who knows exactly how to play the long game.