WorldSSP300: Vannucci Scores Hat-Trick with Three Consecutive Victories
Matteo Vannucci achieved a remarkable milestone in the WorldSSP300 by securing his third consecutive Superpole victory. The Italian rider, competing for PATA AG Motorsport Italia, set the fastest lap time of 1:52.039 during the session.
Superpole Performance and Grid Positions
The Superpole session saw Vannucci leave the pit lane solo. His impressive time not only earned him the pole position but also demonstrated his dominance in this racing class. Carter Thompson, representing MTM Kawasaki, will start from the front row in second place, just 0.112 seconds behind Vannucci. His championship rival, Benat Fernandez of Team#109 Retro Traffic Kove, qualified further back in seventh position. Below are the top results from the Superpole:
- 1st: Matteo Vannucci (PATA AG Motorsport Italia) – 1:52.039
- 2nd: Carter Thompson (MTM Kawasaki) – +0.112s
- 3rd: Pepe Osuna (ZAPPAS-DEZA-BOX 77 Racing Team) – +0.174s
- 4th: Jeffrey Buis (Freudenberg KTM-Paligo Racing) – +0.209s
- 5th: David Salvador (Team ProDina XCI) – +0.273s
- 6th: Loris Veneman (MTM Kawasaki) – +0.378s
Championship Context
With this performance, Vannucci solidifies his status as a leading contender in the championship. Carter Thompson is in a challenging position, trailing his rival by ten points. Meanwhile, David Salvador’s fifth-place finish has earned him the Tissot Superpole Award as the top qualifier of the season.
Vannucci’s Reflection
After the session, Vannucci expressed his satisfaction with the day’s results. He thanked his team, AG Motorsport Italia, for their support and reiterated his preference for running solo during Superpole to optimize his performance. As the races approach, enthusiasts look forward to witnessing how Vannucci’s strategy will unfold on the track.
