With lap times under 1 minute and 20 seconds and thus under the existing lap record, the two HS-Engineering drivers Antonio Pizzonia and Harald Schlegelmilch dominated qualifying for the Grande Finale in Misano Adricatico.

Schlegelmilch (LVA) initially led qualifying before reigning OPEN champion Pizzonia (BRA) set the fastest time on his last fast lap. However, with a time difference of just 47 thousandths of a second, a thrilling duel between the two 4.5-litre World Series drivers at the front of the field is to be expected.

The title is still at stake in the FORMULA category this weekend: Juju Noda (JPN) set the fastest lap time ahead of Max Cuccarese (ITA). Championship contender Simone Colombo (ITA) had to line up behind his MM International team-mate, who struggled with technical difficulties on Friday’s practice session. Championship leader Marco Ghiotto (ITA, Scuderia Palladio) started from the same row as Colombo. After a spin, he was able to continue his qualifying and thus remain within striking distance for the races.

Paul O’Connell (IRE, HS Engineering) was fastest in the 3.5-litre World Series in 5th place ahead of Vladimir Netusil (CZE, MM International). Best of the AutoGP group: Nicolas Matile (MCO) ahead of ZIGZAG team-mate Jean-Christophe Peyre (FRA).

The new champion of the SUPER LIGHTS class, Stephan Glaser (SUI, Jo Zeller Racing), secured pole position ahead of Walter Colacino (ITA) in the Lola Formula 3000.

The first race starts today, Saturday, at 14:55.

Photo: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

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