Zuhai, 24th March 2007

An all-Ferrari front row in the GT2 class in the opening round of the FIA GT championship at China's Zhuhai circuit. The F430 GT of the Italian AF Corse team, developed by the Corse Clienti department of Maranello took pole position in the hands of Dirk Muller and second place with Gianmaria Bruni. After free practice in the morning, on a track that was wet at first before turning to just damp, was spent working on finding the best set-up for tomorrow's race, both cars proved they were also quick in qualifying, held in the dry. "I am really pleased with this performance," commented head of AF Corse, Amato Ferrari. "It's great to start the season with a double. I am confident for tomorrow given the way the cars performed in race trim, with the Michelin tyres being quick and consistent.


The whole team did a great job and a special thanks goes to the drivers." Dirk Muller, who shares the number 50 car with Toni Vilander, added: "It is my debut in the FIA GT series and to start off with a pole is marvellous! I am also more than happy with the work done with Toni in free practice aimed at the race." It is also Gianmaria Bruni's maiden appearance in the category: " A good result, given that I had never raced before in a closed wheel car. It is good that I can always count on the extensive GT experience of Stephane Ortelli, with whom I am taking turns at the wheel."