Strong Comeback in Zhuhai – Drama Just Before the Finish Line
A fighting weekend for Maxmore W&S Motorsport and Moritz Berrenberg (#927, Porsche GT4) at the China GT in Zhuhai. Despite a less than ideal qualifying, the driver showed his potential in both races and delivered strong comeback drives – before an incident in the closing stages denied him a potential class victory in Race 2.
Qualifying
Qualifying did not go to plan. Berrenberg secured P10 overall and P4 in the AM class for Race 1, and P8 overall and P2 in class for Race 2. It was clear from the outset that both races would require a charge through the field.
Race 1 – Wet, but strong
The first race in the wet turned into an impressive performance. The race started behind the Safety Car, and a late reaction from the car ahead at the restart initially cost valuable time. Nevertheless, Berrenberg pushed consistently forward and crossed the finish line in P5 overall and P2 in class – a solid result for the championship.
Race 2 – Drama at the finish line
On a damp track, Berrenberg made a strong start and gained three positions on the opening lap. Following some intense battles in the early stages, he worked his way up to P3 overall and P1 in the AM class, holding both positions for the majority of the race. With just a few laps to go, a competitor hit him from behind, causing damage and making the rear of the Porsche extremely unstable. Despite the difficult conditions, Berrenberg pushed to the very end – but on the final lap, the rear snapped in the closing sector while challenging for P2. The resulting loss of control sent him into the gravel just meters before the finish line, ending what had been a dominant class lead.
Statement – Moritz Berrenberg:
“It was a tough weekend with a bitter ending. I had both races well under control, but sometimes as a racing driver you switch off your head and take too much risk. I will learn from this and come back stronger.”
