Hohenadel: “An incredible feeling”

He arrived in the FIA ​​GT1 world championship with a title of FIA GT3 European champion. But there, the level was completely different. However, very quickly, Christian Hohenadel showed that he could interfere in the fight at the forefront, by coming to tickle the tenors of the discipline. On the German Sachsenring circuit, he and his sidekick Andrea Piccini even gave the French team Hexis their second victory of the season. During the final round, in Argentina in San Luis, the duo of?Aston Martin DB9 n°4 crossed the finish line in fifth position. A result which, added to the third place of the sister car from Dusseldorp-Piccione, allowed Hexis to beat JR Motorsport and Young Driver to the post to take the world crown.

“The result of the final was just perfect, emphasizes Hohenadel. With third place in the Drivers' Ranking and the Teams title, we have achieved our objectives. We didn't expect to win the Teams Championship and everyone was a little perplexed when we heard it. But when we got confirmation, it was an incredible feeling. It was undoubtedly one of the most emotional moments of the season. » On a personal level, Hohenadel is also delighted with the level displayed. “I am more than satisfied with my first season in the FIA ​​GT1 world championship, He continues. The season exceeded my expectations. It was a very important year for me, I learned a lot. I am happy to have had the chance to play in such a high level championship, with a team as phenomenal as Hexis and a great teammate like Andrea. (Piccini. Ed.) ».

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