Pole position for the crew of Italy’s Ravasio/Alessi (2’05’’253) in the Trofeo Vodafone Maserati Europa 2004 for the race that takes place tomorrow, Sunday 11th July at the Silverstone circuit as a curtain raiser to the British Grand Prix. This is the first of two rounds of this one make series that will be held in conjunction with a Formula 1 meeting. The second is scheduled for the weekend of the 25th July at the German Hockenheim circuit.

In today’s qualifying session, second place went to the Swiss duo Notter/Cattori (2’06’’237) ahead of the Italian driver Benedetto Marti (2’06’’252.) Completing the top six places in the starting grid are Cerrai (Italy,) Meaden (Great Britain) and Mountain/Wilson (Great Britain.)

Around twenty cars, with drivers from four different countries will take part in the race run to the usual mini-endurance format with mandatory pit-stop, to ensure there is also plenty of excitement down pit lane.

The Maserati Trofeo cars are based on the road-going Coupe Cambiocorsa and are all fitted with Pirelli tyres. The racing version features a lower weight and an increase in performance from its 4244 cc V8 engine.