30.03.2004 TWO YOUNG DRIVERS LEAD THE EUROPEAN ALFA CHALLENGE AFTER THE WEEKEND'S OPENING ROUND AT MONZA

The first round of European Alfa Challenge, the international series reserved for the Alfa 147 GTA Cup racer, took place over the at the Italian circuit of Monza.

The six round series is supporting the LG Super Racing Weekend package this season, and as well Monza, the drivers will race at Valencia, Magny Cours, Hockenheim, Spa and Imola during the course of the year.

After two exciting races, the first on Saturday, the second on Sunday, the overall classification is led by two young drivers both under 25 years old. Dutchman Rory Bertram, winner of race 1, and the Italian Simone Iacone, winner in race 2.

These drivers now lead the championship ahead of the more experienced Andrea Larini who finished 7th in race 1 after he received a stop and go penalty for jumping the start, but had a better time in race 2 where he finished second to Simone Iacone.

The next round of European Alfa Challenge will be held at Valencia in Spain, from 17 to 18 April.

Result Race 1: 1. Iacone in 19´57"717; 2. Bertram a 0"873; 3. M.Campani a 0"874; 4. Marchetti a 2"885; 5. Coronel a 3"039. Result Race 2: 1. Bertram in 23´59"374; 2. Larini a 0"217; 3. Iacone a 0"365; 4. Coronel a 0"605; 5. Brogi a 1"346.

European Alfa Challenge Overall Championship Positions: 1. Betram 75 punti; 2. Iacone 72; 3. Larini 59; 4. Coronel 58; 5. M. Campani 48; 6. Brogi 46; 7. Heino 44; 8. Marchetti 40; 9. Kisiel e Caldarelli 32. Under 25 Championship Positions: 1. Bertram 75 punti; 2. Iacone 72; 3. Heino 44; 4. Marchetti 40; 5. Bonacini 26. Teams 1. Orbit Autosport 133 punti; 2. Antonelli Sport 104; 3. PRS Group 98; 4. C&C Racing Team 74; 5. Scuderia Veregra 52. Twin-Class 1. Mancin/Stanco 16 punti; 2. Buratti/N. Campani 14.