Isotta Fraschini Duquine Team has completed a successful two-day test at Estoril with Alejandro Garcia and Jean-Karl Vernay, as the homologation process for the Tipo 6 LMH Competizione comes to a close.
The test in Portugal was the first for the programme under the Isotta Fraschini Duquine Team banner, following the news which emerged last month that Vector Sport is no longer a part of effort.
It was also a first drive with Isotta for 2023 ELMS LMP3 champion Garcia, who along with regular Isotta test driver Vernay completed 1,200 kilometres of running during the two days.
Isotta has also revealed that three of the four FIA homologation phases have now been completed, meaning the Italian manufacturer is almost fully ready for its maiden FIA WEC season with the Tipo 6.
“I am very satisfied with the first test done by the Isotta Fraschini Duqueine team,” Claudio Berro, member of the IF board of directors and motorsport manager, commented.
“It was also Alex García’s first time driving a hypercar and he behaved very professionally, assisted by Jean-Karl Vernay. The two Portuguese days saw several long runs in which the car performed perfectly, which allowed us to collect a lot of information on the tires and on the set-up and aerodynamic settings.”
Vernay, who along with Garcia is set to drive with the team in the WEC next season, said the car continued to show promise in Estoril.
“We’re all very happy, it was a super productive session!” he said. “We were lucky to have some great weather which meant we could run the car properly. We continued to improve the car setup, but all the systems are working well.
“It was also the first time for Alejandro behind the wheel of the Tipo 6 LMH – Competizione and was a great opportunity for me and our group of great engineers to introduce everything to him.
“We’re looking forward to the next test and to the first race in Qatar!”
Image courtesy of Isotta Fraschini
