A busy race weekend on multiple fronts for DAG Management, with its drivers competing across different categories and championships. On the karting side, Tariq Soofi and Mia Zanki took to the track in Lonato for the Italian Championship, facing a demanding weekend full of valuable lessons and positive takeaways for the rest of the season. Also in karting, Vanesa Silkunaite completed a strong weekend in Germany, confirming her excellent form and continuous progress. Meanwhile, Maxime Noeppel was involved in close battles in the FFSA.Switching to single-seaters, Milla Sj\u00f6strand returned to the track in Formula 4 Nordic, where she showed great speed and talent despite some technical issues, still delivering very encouraging signs. Finally, Imola hosted the opening round of the Italian GT Sprint Championship, where Miguel Garcia and Mattia Bucci delivered a solid and competitive debut, with strong results, comebacks, and plenty of potential on display.<\/p>\n
Tariq Soofi \u2013 P67 \u2013 ACI Karting Italian Championship, Lonato (Italy), Mini GR3 Category<\/strong> Mia Zanki \u2013 P23 \u2013 ACI Karting Italian Championship, Lonato (Italy), OKJN Category<\/strong> Miguel Maria Garcia \u2013 ACI Italian GT Sprint Championship, Imola (Italy), GT3 Category<\/strong> Season debut in Imola for Miguel Garcia in the Italian GT Sprint Championship. He started the weekend with a solid qualifying session, securing P5 in the Pro-Am category and immediately showing strong pace. In Race 1, he confirmed his performance with a clean and consistent drive to finish P6. In Race 2, Miguel and his team maintained a competitive level, crossing the line in P7 and collecting more valuable points for the standings. Mattia Bucci \u2013 ACI Italian GT Sprint Championship, Imola (Italy), GT Cup Category<\/strong> Season debut as well for Mattia Bucci in the Italian GT Sprint Championship. The weekend started with a P13 in qualifying in the Pro-Am category, but a gravel excursion caused damage to the car, complicating his debut. The team played a crucial role, as the mechanics worked quickly and professionally to repair the car in record time, allowing Mattia and his teammate to race, albeit starting from the back of the grid. Maxime Noeppel \u2013 P27 \u2013 FFSA Academy Junior Championship, Essay (France), Junior Category<\/strong> Milla Sj\u00f6strand \u2013 DSQ \u2013 Formula Nordic 4, Padborg (Denmark)<\/strong> Vanesa Silkunaite \u2013 P12 \u2013 ADAC Kart Masters, M\u00fclsen (Germany), OK-N Category<\/strong> Author: Gabriele Bovio<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A busy race weekend on multiple fronts for DAG Management, with its drivers competing across different categories and championships. On the karting side, Tariq Soofi and Mia Zanki took to the track in Lonato for the Italian Championship, facing a demanding weekend full of valuable lessons and positive takeaways for the rest of the season. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":37093,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nTariq Soofi returned to the track for his debut in the ACI Italian Championship in Lonato. The young Bahraini driver faced several challenges throughout the weekend but never lost his determination. Lap after lap, he continued to fight with grit, showing character, resilience, and a strong desire to improve.
\nDespite the difficulties, this experience represents an important step in his career, helping him gain experience, better understand the competition, and identify areas for improvement. Tariq will now return to Bahrain, where he will take time to recover, train consistently, and prepare for upcoming commitments. This period will be crucial to work on both his physical and mental condition, with the goal of coming back after the summer stronger, more motivated, and ready to achieve results that match his potential.<\/p>\n
\nAlso competing in the Italian Championship, Mia Zanki faced this competition and her new category for the first time with great determination and adaptability. Overall, her debut proved positive and full of important lessons. Although she did not qualify for the final due to several technical issues that prevented her from scoring enough points to access the last session, Mia showed character and a strong will to improve, never letting difficulties discourage her.
\nThis first experience represents a key step in her development. Every session allowed her to gain experience, become more familiar with the category, and better understand the dynamics of the championship. The road ahead is still long, but the foundations are solid and her potential is clear. Despite the setbacks, this debut remains a very encouraging starting point for her sporting future.<\/p>\n
\nRace 1: P6
\nRace 2: P7<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nOverall, this was a very positive debut, highlighting consistency, growth, and a strong connection with both the car and the team. The points scored provide a solid foundation for the season. If this trajectory continues, Miguel can certainly aim for even stronger results, with podium finishes looking like a realistic goal.<\/p>\n
\nRace 1: P11
\nRace 2: DNF<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIn Race 1, they delivered an outstanding comeback, gaining around 27 positions to finish P11, narrowly missing out on the top 10 after a very strong performance. Race 2, however, was affected by an accident that forced them to retire early, preventing them from confirming their pace. Despite the challenges, the overall balance of the weekend remains positive. Speed, resilience, and strong teamwork are encouraging signs for the rest of the season. Attention now turns to the next round at Misano, where Mattia will aim to convert this potential into concrete results.<\/p>\n
\nA race weekend as well for Maxime, competing in the second round of the FFSA Academy Junior Championship in Essay, France. It was not an easy weekend for the young French driver, who faced several difficulties but never stopped giving his all on track. Despite the challenges, Maxime completed the competition in P27, showing determination and a fighting spirit until the end. While the result may feel disappointing, it still represents an important opportunity for growth and learning.
\nEvery race adds experience, and even difficult moments help build the foundation for improvement. Maxime is already looking ahead with motivation and a desire to bounce back. The next round in Valencia will be the perfect opportunity to return stronger and aim for better results.<\/p>\n
\nSeason debut in Formula Nordic 4 for Milla at Padborg, Denmark. The young driver delivered a very impressive weekend despite several technical issues throughout the sessions. After qualifying P10, Milla made a significant step forward in the race, showcasing her talent and determination to secure an outstanding P5, along with a podium in the rookie category. Unfortunately, due to a technical irregularity, the result was later annulled with a disqualification that erased her on-track achievement.
\nA bitter ending that does not take away from her high-level performance throughout the weekend. Notably, Milla had not driven a Formula 4 car for about a year. Despite this, she immediately demonstrated speed, adaptability, and a natural ability to stand out. Beyond the official result, it remains an extremely positive performance that highlights her great potential and promising prospects for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n
\nThe final driver on track over the weekend was Vanesa Silkunaite, competing in the ADAC Kart Masters in M\u00fclsen, Germany. For the Lithuanian driver, it was a preparation-focused weekend approached with great concentration and a mindset for growth.
\nDespite the main goal being to gain experience and work on details, Vanesa still secured a solid P12, showing consistency and a good level of competitiveness throughout the weekend.
\nHer progression continues race after race. Vanesa is steadily building her path, improving in every aspect and confirming herself as one of the most in-form drivers at the moment. A positive result that brings confidence and provides a strong foundation for future events.<\/p>\n