Québec City, Quebec - Jean-Frédéric Laberge and Kyle Marcelli are gearing up for an exciting weekend as they head to Barber Motorsport Park for the next round of the Fanatec GT World Challenge. The challenging Alabama circuit is known for its technical turns and undulating layout, presenting a thrilling test for both drivers and teams.

 

For Jean-Frédéric Laberge, this race marks a significant milestone as he makes his debut at Barber Motorsport Park. Having already shown impressive pace in his first race of GT racing, Laberge is eager to face the new challenge head-on.

 

“Barber is a track I’ve always wanted to race at,” said Laberge. “It’s technical, it’s fast, and it requires absolute precision. I’ve been doing my homework, studying past races, and working closely with the team to get up to speed quickly. However, rain has been following us this season, first at VIR and Road America, and now at Barber on Friday. We’ll be going into qualifying without ever having ran on a dry track. I’m excited to take on the challenge and see what we can achieve this weekend.”

 

“The goal remains the same: to improve with each race, measure ourselves against the other Porsche teams, and ultimately make our way onto the podium,” stated Kyle Marcelli. “With just the last three races of the Championship ahead, I believe this is a realistic target for us.”

 

“I’ve raced at Barber before, though it’s been a while—back when the series was still World Challenge. My last time there was in 2017, and it's a beautiful track with great facilities. I think the circuit will suit the Porsche well, especially since it's much shorter than Road America.”

 

He continued saying, “JF is going to enjoy this place and do well, no doubt. I had a fantastic time at Road America—the folks at MMG are incredible, and the team dynamic has been great. I’m really enjoying working with the group and with JF. We’re always improving—whether it’s the team, the car, or our procedures—there’s constant progress.”

 

I’m looking forward to Barber and wrapping up the season with the Indy 8 Hour as we finish the last three races of this championship."

 

Laberge and Marcelli will be driving the No. 92 Dagobert / Éclair Porsche 992 GT3 R, prepared by GT Racing. The team has been hard at work preparing the car to handle the unique demands of Barber’s 2.38-mile circuit. With both drivers bringing their A-game, the duo is aiming for a strong finish to build on their momentum in the championship standings.

 

The Fanatec GT World Challenge at Barber Motorsport Park promises to deliver intense racing action as the season heats up. Fans can catch all the action live on YouTube.