Matias Salonen and Henri Tuomaala Win Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe Race 2

Event Summary

Matias Salonen and Henri Tuomaala emerged victorious in the second race of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe, held at Monza. This race was notable not only for its weather challenges, including intermittent drizzle, but also for the crowning of Kevin Gilardoni and Simone Iaquinta as the 2026 PRO class champions.

Race Highlights

The race began with a significant setback when Patrik Fraboni from Oregon Team crashed during the formation lap, eliminating his chances for the title and solidifying the championship for Iaquinta and Gilardoni. The early part of the race was dominated by the Safety Car due to multiple incidents involving drivers such as Alessio Ruffini and Philip Tang.

Strategic Pit Stops

As the race progressed, teams transitioned from rain tires to dry-weather tires during the pit stops, which led to a dramatic shift in the race's outcome. Salonen and Tuomaala, who started in sixth position, capitalized on this strategy, eventually claiming a one-two finish for Leipert Motorsport. They were joined on the podium by Nicolas Stati and Leitch in second place, and Berreby and Giraud in third.

Class Winners

In the PRO/AM class, Marzio Moretti and Paolo Biglieri finished in sixth overall but celebrated their class victory. Andrzej Lewandowski took home the win in the AM class, while Claude-Yves Gosselin captured the Lamborghini Cup title after a competitive race against Ostergaard and Moller Demant, who were crowned category champions.

Overall, the race showcased both skill and strategy amid challenging conditions, marking an exciting chapter in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe series.