The No. 41 Ford of Marc VDS keeps pole

After its perfect weekend in Ordos, the No. 41 Ford GT Matech of Marc VDS Racing remains on top by taking pole ahead of the Aston Martin DB9s of Young Driver AMR.

Published on 09/09/2011 à 11:36

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Marc VDS Racing seems to be successful on Chinese soil. After dominating the Ordos round, the Matech Ford GT entrusted to Maxime Martin and Bertrand Baguette (who replaces Frédéric Makowiecki in this event) is once again on pole in Beijing. The Belgian set the best lap at the Beijing Goldenport circuit in 1:00:344.

The Belgian team is ahead of both on the starting grid Aston Martin DB9 from Young Driver AMR. Stefan Mücke (DB9 no. 8) failed just 0??097 from pole while Tomas Enge placed the no. 7 in third place, 0??121 behind the pole-sitter.

Marc Basseng sets the fourth fastest time (+0??244) with the No. 670 Lamborghini Murcielago 38 RS from the All-Inkl.com team. Michael Red sets the fifth time of the session with the Corvette Z06 from the Exim Bank Team China team which is competing in its second consecutive meeting at home.

Bas Leinders regrets his sixth position after setting the second fastest time in pre-qualifying at the wheel of the No. 40 Marc VDS Racing Ford GT Matech. “There were ups and downs today. The car is very good, it is capable of aiming for the front row as our teammates have proven. This result is disappointing. »

The No. 20 Sumo Power Nissan GT-R of the Catsburg-Bernoldi crew was unable to take part in the qualifying session. The team did not have the time necessary to repair the damage from Nicky's exit from the track. Catsburg in pre-qualifying.