Andrea Piccini will make his return to competition

Andrea Piccini spoke about it at the end of 2023 in a carpooling interview published in issue 2434 of AUTOhebdo : " I am (…) certain that I will return to racing one day, we will see how this will be possible professionally. »

The time has come for the Italian as he will be at the start of the 12 Hours of Misano on May 23, the fifth round of the 24H Series season, after a three-year break during which he focused on the management and development of his Iron Lynx team, notably entered in the GT3 category of the World Championship.Endurance and therefore to 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Piccini will be at the start of the Italian race as part of the team's preparation for the Le Mans classic. There is no question of him taking part in the Sarthe event (June 14-15), but he will support Stephen and Brenton at Misano. Whole grainedThe two Australians, father and son, will in fact compete in the double round of the clock on the third Mercedes-AMG GT3 from Iron Lynx with Luca Stolz.

Piccini: "I still sometimes feel the need to run"

« At the end of 2021, I decided to fully focus on the role of Team Principal of Iron Lynx, says Piccini. The decision to step away from driving wasn't easy, but the team's rapid growth required such a high level of focus that it wasn't possible to continue. This new role was a huge challenge, but I discovered I truly enjoyed it. The effort paid off, and Iron Lynx, with the trust of our investors and the support of many valued team members, has since grown significantly and delivered excellent results. »

« However, it is certainly not for lack of passion that I have decided to retire, He added. When I'm in the garage with my drivers, I still sometimes feel the need to race and compete, and a one-off race seemed like the right opportunity to return, as Misano is also one of Iron Lynx's original races. The opportunity came about thanks to the excellent relationship we have with Stephen and Brenton Grove. As they prepare to race with us at Le Mans, this event will give us the opportunity to best support them, spend time together, and prepare for the challenges ahead. I can't wait to get back on track in one of our Mercedes-AMG race cars. »

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