Vilander strengthens AF Corse in GT1 World

He has quite a track record to his credit with Ferrari, and particularly with AF Corse. Toni Vilander has indeed won two FIA GT2 champion crowns in 2008 and 2009 with the Amato Ferrari team, without forgetting his successes and podiums in LMS or ILMC. About ten days ago, the Finn came to support the Fisichella-Bruni duo in the No. 458 51 Italia at the 12 Hours of Sebring, the opening round of the World Championship.Endurance. It is therefore not surprising to see it requisitioned by the trans teamalpine for the GT1 world championship, where he will support Filip Salaquarda in one of the two Ferrari 458 Italia GT3s entered.

“Toni is one of the best GT drivers in the world, underlines boss Amato Ferrari. His presence will serve as a point of reference and additional motivation for other AF Corse drivers in FIA GT1. “I am delighted to join this adventure, with a great car and a high quality team, continues Vilander. The championship promises to be very close. I can’t wait to start the season.”

The season ? It will begin next week in Nogaro, during the Easter Cups. With such a duo, it is certain that the AF Corse team will aim for victory in each race. As a reminder, the second 458 Italy will be entrusted to the Castellacci-Ide pair.

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