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    "title": "Mahaveer Raghunathan To Lead Indian Charge With AF Corse In Italian GT C'ship",
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    "excerpt": "Italian Gran Turismo Championship: India\u2019s Mahaveer Raghunathan is set to represent the tricolour in one of Europe\u2019s most prestigious racing series, as he joins forces with AF Corse for the 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship. ",
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    "editor1": "Italian Gran Turismo Championship: India\u2019s Mahaveer Raghunathan is set to represent the tricolour in one of Europe\u2019s most prestigious racing series, as he joins forces with AF Corse for the 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Chennai-born driver will compete in the Pro-Am class, sharing the Ferrari 296 GT3 (Car No. 51) with Italy\u2019s Lorenzo Ferrari across all eight rounds of the season. For the four endurance rounds, the duo will be joined by Riccardo Ponzio.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>AF Corse, a name synonymous with Ferrari\u2019s GT racing success, is fielding a strong lineup this season. The team will run four Ferrari 296 GT3s in the Endurance Cup and one in the Sprint Cup. With the grid expanding from 30 to 36 cars this year \u2014 and an influx of talent from both the GT World Challenge and the FIA World Endurance Championship \u2014 the competition is expected to be tougher than ever.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mahaveer, the only Indian on the 2025 grid, is embracing the challenge with optimism and determination. \u201cI\u2019m really excited to join AF Corse,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s an honour to drive the Ferrari 296 GT3 with such a talented teammate. The Pro-Am class is highly competitive, but I\u2019m ready to give it everything I\u2019ve got. This season is going to be fierce, but I\u2019m well-prepared to fight for wins.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cYes this year the competition is tight with lots of experienced and talented drivers in the grid, the championship this year will be as competitive as it has ever been but I\u2019m well prepared and ready to fight for wins right from the start of the season\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mahaveer, the only Indian on the 2025 grid, is embracing the challenge with optimism and determination. \u201cI\u2019m really excited to join AF Corse,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s an honour to drive the Ferrari 296 GT3 with such a talented teammate. The Pro-Am class is highly competitive, but I\u2019m ready to give it everything I\u2019ve got. This season is going to be fierce, but I\u2019m well-prepared to fight for wins.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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