The last races of the Porsche Sport Cup Suisse took place in Misano. In P2 in the overall standings, behind the driver duo Greiling/Richter, my chances of winning the title were theoretical only. The duo did not only show a top performance this season but also benefited from a rule change, hopefully, valid only for this year. If a duo competes in the same car for the entire series, one driver inherits the other’s points – a rather unusual and extraordinary rule. Richter is also a professional Porsche Racing Instructor – so my chances were slim in my second season to beat the strong duo on my own, but according my principle, “Chase what seems impossible” I fought until the end. Nevertheless, the duo Greiling/Richter took many victories, always finished all races and delivered a top performance. Congratulations on the well-deserved title!

In the qualifying, I was 0.6s behind Richter on P2 of my category, which was a good starting position. Unfortunately, I was held up in the race by the more powerful GT4 MRs, which cost me a lot of time. Richter was within sight distance but still out of reach.

In the second sprint race, my start was not optimal and I also had the misfortune of a false start behind me. This car then held me up again for laps, which cost a lot of time. After I passed another GT4 MR between Greiling and me and was behind the leading Greiling, the remaining two laps were not enough to beat him – the situation of Franciacorta repeated itself, and I finished just behind him. Greiling drove in a safe position, didn’t let himself be provoked into any mistake, and deservedly took the victory. So close to victory and yet so far. Again P2 in the end and therefore P2 also in the overall ranking of the Porsche Sports Cup Suisse.

My first night-race was very interesting and intense. In the first laps, we (with my instructor and teammate Tommy Kiefer) were in the second position until two car contacts forced me to the pits and later to retire. Both accidents were absolutely unnecessary, but that’s racing. The front right control arm broke after a little more than an hour, and we’re lucky that nothing more happened. The experience was terrific; at night, you seem to be in a world of your own in the vehicle.

A successful second season lies behind me, behind us. At 12 races, I was 10 times on the podium, except for the night race no accidents, just minor damage, and a lot of luck. A big thanks to the whole BSL Racing Team, which has shown a top performance, and my Car Chiefs Patrick Schäuble, Justin Hermann and Marco Muster for their tireless efforts. Big thanks also to Max Peckel and “Hagi” Philipp Hagnauer as team leader, our various sponsors, and Isabelle and Lorenz Nef as team principal.

Last but not least, my instructor trio Yannick Mettler, Mark Wallenwein, and Tommy Kiefer, accompanied me throughout the season and brought me to this level in the first place. We were a good team and will be again next season; it is a privilege for me to work with such experts on that level.

Press Release Porsche Schweiz (in German): Racing Report Misano 2022
Press Release Porsche Centre Basel (in German): Rollercoaster ride, night races and trophies in Misano