McLaren 720S GT3 scores at European debut

The McLaren 720S GT3 scored pole position and a triple podium on its International GT Open debut at Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France, as McLaren Customer Racing team Teo Martin Motorsport started its 2019 campaign. The team also took part in the new-for-2019 GT Open Cup Europe with a pair of 570S GT4s and claimed two Silver class wins.

The first of two International GT Open races at Circuit Paul Ricard saw the 720S GT3 secure pole position, with Allam Khodair at the wheel of the #16 Pro-Am entry. The 70-minute race then saw McLaren Young Professional drivers Martin Kodric and Fran Rueda perform strongly in the #59 and #17 cars respectively, quick work during the pitstops moving them both up the order to challenge for the lead.

As the chequered flag dropped, Kodric and teammate Henrique Chaves took P2, while Rueda and teammate Andres Saravia followed them home less than two seconds behind in P3. Pole-sitter Khodair and teammate Marcelo Hahn took a P2 podium finish and P7 overall in the Pro-Am class.