After working abroad, Marcus Amand returns to the PCCF in Valencia with confidence

Last July, on the evening of Race 2 at Misano, Marcus Amand was proclaimed the winner of the final race of the weekend after the penalty received by Paul Cauhaupé (ABM). The twenty-five points acquired, following his first victory in the championship, propelled the CLRT rider Schumacher leading the championship. I don't pay attention to this success. Winning this way bothered me because Paul deserved more than me. I want to be the best and impose myself fairly."

The Franco-Finnish driver achieved first place on the other side of the world. The summer was not without its challenges, as the man wearing the number 99 competed in races in the Australian Cup and the Asian Cup. The summer break was very busy with three meetings there. I think riding abroad did me good. I learned a lot and now I feel more and more confident as soon as I get in the car."

Leader in Porsche With a narrow one-point lead over his rival ABM with four races remaining, Marcus Amand says he's not thinking about the championship. In Valencia, the goal will be to get the most out of a track he's new to: I've never ridden here. Thursday's tests allowed us to target areas of work. We need to improve this Friday during free practice to make it happen in qualifying and the race. Doing a perfect lap won't be easy because the track is very fast-paced and winding, and mistakes can happen quickly." CLRT driver Schumacher is aware that this Spanish round is crucial in the fight for the title. The 2024 rookie champion hopes to collect as many points as possible to reach the final with a more comfortable cushion. 

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