Having finished the season in fine form with three wins in last year’s G2 category, the Gillet Vertigo will be back for a full season in 2006.  “Our aim was to try a few races in 2005 in order to see how we compared to the other cars,” the man behind the car, Tony Gillet, explained. “The last three races went well, so we decided to do the full season in 2006.  The Championship is the best possible showcase for our marque, and it also adds more variety and an exotic note to the grid.” 
The Belgian-built car has undergone a number of changes over the winter: “The car will now have a 4-litre engine, and the weight will be 1100 kg.  We have changed the front brakes, lowered the centre of gravity, altered the rear axle and generally optimised the settings to make the car more competitive.  Our aim is to be in the middle of the best GT2 cars,” Gillet explained.
Possible drivers include the 2005 crew, led by former Formula One Minardi third driver Bas Leinders, who helped the car take three class wins at the end of last season.  His team mate is likely to be Renaud Kuppens, also a regular in the team, while young Jérôme d’Ambrosio may join the team for the Proximus 24 Hours of Spa.