10 years of relay for the Lamera cup

A decade after its creation, the series founded by Wilfried Merafina will return this weekend to the route that saw it born: Paul-Ricard. The opportunity to look back for a few moments with the person concerned.

Published on 06/07/2022 à 15:00

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35 Lameras are expected this weekend at Castellet

For the 4th event of its season 2022, the Lamera Cup ferstopped off at Le Castellet on July 9-10. A highly symbolic step since it is here that the first race in the history of the series took place in 2012. To blow out these ten candles, the recipe for the cake will be the same as from the beginning: drive a lot – 92 hours per car and per season – with a contained budget during races open to all drivers, from beginners to professionals. A rare diversity and one of the keys to the success of the championship.

Wilfried, explain to us the origin of the Lamera Cup?

It was ten years ago. I had already done car in my youth, ice racing, GT. I also created a team to race in the Fun Cup. Over time, they wanted to drive a more efficient car. The idea interested me