SARAH BOVY’s Spa Homecoming Ends in Heartbreaking Blanchimont Crash

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June 30, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SARAH BOVY delivered blistering pace in Comtoyou’s #700 Aston Martin, charging from pit lane start to Pro-Am lead after qualifying times deleted. Consistently ran 2:21s matching front-runners before mechanical issues cost four laps mid-race.
  • Belgian ace showcased awareness avoiding multiple incidents while recovering through Pro-Am field. Climbed back to fourth in class during night stint before 200+ km/h Blanchimont contact sent her passenger into barriers with 12 hours remaining.
  • The GT2 European Series regular stepped up from Iron Dames GT2 program alongside LAURA VAN DEN HENGEL for one-off Spa appearance. Emerged without major injuries from heavy impact that ended all-Belgian crew’s legitimate podium charge.
  • All-Belgian quartet of BOVY, Knauf, Servais and Baert demonstrated top Pro-Am pace throughout, securing provisional pole before pit infringement penalty. Team executed flawless strategy and mistake-free driving recovering from setbacks until final-hour crash.

UPCOMING:

  • GT2 European Series next round TBD

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