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VICKY PIRIA Returns to Italian GT Sprint with Ferrari 296 Challenge

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March 30, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • VICKY PIRIA joins newly formed Zanasi Racing for her fifth Italian GT season, driving the pink-and-black #203 Ferrari 296 Challenge with rookie Giacomo Ghermandi in the Sprint Championship starting April at Imola.
  • Former W Series points scorer transitions to Ferrari platform for first time since 2022 GT debut, fulfilling childhood dream while leveraging Sky Sport F1 presenting profile and single-seater pedigree through GP3.
  • PIRIA brings proven GT Cup credentials including 2023 Endurance runner-up finish with two class wins, recent Imola victory in 2025, and multiple podiums across Italian championship Pro-Am divisions.
  • Zanasi Racing fields four Ferrari 296 Challenge machines for eight drivers total, leveraging Ferrari Challenge one-make series experience to launch ambitious Italian GT Sprint campaign across Imola, Vallelunga, Mugello, and Monza venues.

UPCOMING:

  • Italian GT Championship Round 1 – Imola, April 24-26, 2026
  • Italian GT Championship – Vallelunga, 2026
  • Italian GT Championship – Mugello, 2026
  • Italian GT Championship – Monza, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ferrari 296 challenge, gt cup, italian gt championship, zanasi racing

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