Blancpain - Motorsport Monza, April 14th
Supported in 2013 by Eurosport TV coverage, the world's most subscribed and popular GT endurance competition has placed itself firmly at the top of the quality and quantity scale. 60 GT3 cars started the season at Monza this weekend in one of the biggest grids seen at the famous Italian circuit in recent times.
This year, bearing the brand colors for the first time, the Blancpain Racing team of Marc A. Hayek, President and CEO of Blancpain, and Peter Kox started the season in their new #24 Lamborghini Gallardo. At the end of the three hour-long race, the Ferrari 458 Italia of Kessel Racing claimed victory in the PRO Cup while AF Corse won the first place on the PRO-AM podium.
Eurosport TV coverage secured
In a further enhancement to the coverage enjoyed by the Blancpain Endurance Series and Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, Eurosport International will screen a bespoke highlights programme of all races in the 2013 calendar. With interest in the Blancpain Endurance Series at an all-time high, both the promoters - SRO Motorsports Group and series title sponsors - Blancpain, have collaborated to bring fans closer to the frenetic action this season. Up to 52 minute-long programme will be screened on the Tuesday evening after four of the five rounds, capturing all the drama and non-stop action of the epic three-hour races. All races will be shown in the late evening with a guaranteed repeat of each event the following morning on Eurosport 2. Eurosport's vast network of channels is available in 59 countries, in 20 different languages and is one of the most widely viewed dedicated sporting channels in the world.
Quotes
Stephane Ratel, Founder and CEO of SRO Motorsports Group: "Eurosport needs no introduction to fans of motorsport. The channel has been a supporter of top-line International racing for over twenty years. For 2013 the Blancpain Endurance Series has an unbelievable depth of great teams, drivers and globally recognised brands competing together. These races will be seen all over the world and with drivers from so many countries, the reach of the series will be better than ever."
Alain Delamuraz, Vice President of Blancpain SA, Head of Marketing : "This coverage is a fantastic step for the Blancpain Endurance Series as it begins its third season. Year by year the series has grown in teams and drivers, showcasing fantastic racing in a unique paddock ambience. The new TV viewers who will tune in to the Eurosport programme will not fail to be entertained by the truly International flavour of the Blancpain Endurance Series."
Both on and off the track, guests & drivers will not forget the unique way that Blancpain celebrated the end of a long winter by complementing the excellent weather at Monza this weekend.
For more information and full details on how you can watch the 2013 Blancpain Endurance Series please go
to Blancpain website