{
  "id": 15588063,
  "title": "GT2 European: Maserati ends on a high note at Portimao, with titles for Hartling/Thilenius and Gialdini/Njor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/gt2-european-maserati-ends-on-a-high-note-at-portimao-with-titles-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T09:36:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/gt2-em/news/gt2-maserati-ends-portimao-on-a-high-as-hartling-thilenius-and-gialdini-njor-take-titles/10866203/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 GT2 European Championship concluded with Maserati achieving a high point in Portimao, where Hartling/Thilenius secured the PRO/AM class title, despite a collision in the final moments of Race 2. Ethan Gialdini/Mikkel Njor claimed the overall championship victory, with Thilenius and Hartling also winning the PRO/AM class title. In Race 1, Wilhelm Kuhne and Moritz Wiskirchen triumphed, while Antoine Potty secured second place in the overall standings. The SR Motorsport duo of Potty and Njor had a dominant performance in the first race, until a safety car incident impacted the standings. In Race 2, Louis Prette took the lead from the starting position and maintained it until the pit stops. Despite a penalty for exceeding track limits, Thilenius and Hartling secured the PRO/AM title, while Gialdini and Njor claimed the overall championship win.",
  "summary": "The 2026 GT2 European Championship season ended on a Maserati high, with the Trident cars securing pole positions and claiming victories and podium finishes in both races held on Sunday at Portimao. The SR Motorsport by SchnitzelAlm duo also claimed the top step of the podium in Race 1, whilst Ethan Gialdini/Mikkel Njor clinched the overall championship title, with David Thilenius/Jay Mo ... Keep…",
  "key_points": [
    "Maserati wins PRO/AM class at Portimao GT2 European Championship",
    "Ethan Gialdini/Mikkel Njor claim overall championship victory",
    "Hartling/Thilenius secure PRO/AM title despite final race collision"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Maserati’s dual championship victories at Portimao cement the manufacturer's competitive dominance as the GT2 European Championship concludes its season with high-stakes racing and multiple class titles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}