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GT4 Winter Series Round 2: Portimão, Portugal – Weekend Round-Up

GT4WS Round 2: A Thrilling Weekend in Portimão

After an exhilarating season opener at Estoril, the GT4WS caravan headed south to the rolling hills of Portimão, Portugal, for Round 2 of the series. With its undulating layout and a mix of tight technical corners and sweeping straights, the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve posed a fresh challenge for teams and drivers alike. Let’s take a look at what the GT4WS Round 2 in Portimão had in store for us!
GT4WS Round 2 Portimão
Portimão, Portugal

Preparation: Building Momentum in Portimão

The team arrived on Wednesday, kicking off setup and preparation for the demanding circuit. Thursday and Friday were

GT4WS Round 2 Portimão
Ravi Ramyead – GT4WS – Round 2

dedicated to fine-tuning the #71 BMW GT4 EVO. Saturday’s testing saw the drivers meticulously working on race lines and adapting their setups to extract the maximum performance from the car. Lap after lap, valuable data was collected, setting the stage for a competitive weekend.


Race 1: Climbing the Ranks

Qualifying for Race 1 placed car #71 in a solid P10 position on the grid. The team knew opportunities for advancement were plentiful, and the drivers delivered a determined performance. Battling through the field with precision and consistency, they climbed four spots to finish P6, earning critical championship points.


Race 2: Consistency in the Points

In Race 2, the momentum continued as car #71 crossed the line in P8. Though the race was a more measured affair compared to the previous one, the team’s consistency in the points reflected the strength of their strategy and execution.


Race 3: A Calculated Gamble on Slicks

The final race of the weekend provided the most drama. Lining up in P11, the team made a bold decision to run slicks as the damp track began to dry. Initially, this gamble appeared to pay off spectacularly, as car #71 set the fastest lap of the race with an astonishing 4-second margin over the competition.However, Portimão’s unpredictable weather had other plans, as a sudden shift

GT4WS Round 2 Portimão
GT4WS – Portimão – Round 2

in conditions forced the team to fight hard to stay in contention. Despite the challenge, the team brought the car home P15 overall, but with a silver lining: securing P1 in their class. The result underscored their resilience and adaptability, even when circumstances turned against them.


Looking Ahead: Valencia Awaits

While Portimão tested the team’s limits, the weekend yielded valuable lessons and critical points for the championship. With their sights now set on Round 3 in Valencia, Spain, the team is eager to apply their learnings and continue their upward trajectory.The GT4 Winter Series is proving to be as unpredictable as it is competitive, and car #71 is right in the mix, demonstrating grit, determination, and flashes of brilliance. The season is heating up, and Valencia promises more thrilling action. Stay tuned!

GT4WS Round 2 Portimão
GT4WS – Portimão – Round 2

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Race Results & Key Highlights

Race 1: P6 Overall, P1 in Class
Race 2: P8 Overall, P1 in Class
Race 3: P15 Overall, P1 in Class

Fastest Lap: Set during Race 3, with an incredible 4-second margin over competitors.

Class Victory: P1 in class despite challenging conditions throughout the weekend.

You can find out more on the GT4WS website and don’t forget you can catch all the on track action live on the GT4WS YouTube page.