The Porsche Carrera Cup France 992 GT3 Cup cars discovered the Misano circuit for the fourth round of the 2025 season. The Italian circuit, located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, had not hosted the championship since 2019. Six years on, the fast Italian track provided some action-packed racing.
The start of ABM’s dream Saturday began with Paul Cauhaupé’s magnificent qualifying. The PCCF 2024 junior secured his first two pole positions in the category in a highly indecisive session, with the top four separated by just 80 thousandths! Faced with Mathys Jaubert on the front row of the grid, the poleman was unable to hold on to his advantage. Wheel-to-wheel, the two men engaged in a great battle in the first series of bends. The man from Toulouse lost several positions as he was passed by his team-mate Marvin Klein (ABM) and Marcus Amand (CLRT Schumacher). In the wake of the Martinet by Alméras rider, the double champion was pressing on. After several laps of resistance, Mathys Jaubert gave in. When he was overtaken, the native of Salon de Provence broke his steering rod. This marked the start of a long battle to the chequered flag, under which he moved up to ninth place. Once in the lead, the N°74 ABM in its star-spangled blue livery built up enough of a gap to protect itself from the chasing pack. Winning his first Cup France race since September 2023, Marvin Klein gave ABM its first ever championship victory. It was a momentous occasion for the team from Haute-Savoie, who were overcome by emotion in the Parc Fermé. The results of years of hard work. Marcus Amand took second place and the championship lead at the same time. Paul Cauhaupé was once again on the podium. Keagan Masters (TFT Racing) finished just outside the top-3.
Fifth-placed Chester Kieffer (CLRT Schumacher) won the rookies’ race. The Luxembourger was ahead of the constant Enzo Joulié (Martinet by Alméras). Under pressure from Karen Gaillard (Schumacher CLRT) until the final moments, Mathys Cappuccio (ABM) held on to finish third. The Junior PCCF 2025 therefore finished fourth.
Chester Kieffer took his seventh rookie win in eight races. Enzo Joulié, always close to the Luxembourger, had to be content with second place. After a fine attacking race, Joran Leneutre (Racing Technology) rounded off his weekend with a podium finish.
For the first time since Barcelona, Marc Guillot scored a Pro-Am double. Leading from start to finish throughout the weekend, the title holder moved a step closer to a second consecutive title after his sixth victory in 2025. Second in Race 1, Jérôme Boullery was caught up in the unfortunate collision at the first corner in Race 2. The Racing Technology driver could do absolutely nothing to avoid the spinning car. He was able to restart the race and salvage third place behind his team-mate Cyril Caillo.
Jean-Philippe Gambaro had an eventful Saturday in the Am category. After feeling unwell on the pre-grid for qualifying, the Gentleman completed a few laps in a weakened state. Rested, he went into the first race of the weekend hoping to do as well as possible. The ABM driver put in his best performance of the season with victory! Often very fast in qualifying, he put an end to his difficulties in confirming in the race. Eric Debard (Debard Automobiles by Racetivity) and Jordan Boisson (TFT Racing) were alongside him on the podium. Jean-Philippe Gambaro’s race 2 ended sooner than expected when he was involved in the accident in T1. Jordan Boisson took the lead under the chequered flag, but was handed a five-second penalty, giving Eric Debard victory for the first time since the opening meeting. Making their first appearance in the PCCF, Loic Teire and GP Racing Team progressed through the sessions to finish on the third step of the podium.
It’s holiday time for Porsche Carrera Cup France! The 992 GT3 Cup cars will be back on track from September 18-21 in Valencia for what promises to be a thrilling end to the season.