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Balzan and Medler win Italian GT season opener at Misano
May 14, 2026
By AI, Created 4:28 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Alessandro Balzan and Dylan Medler won the opening round of the Italian Gran Turismo Championship endurance season at Misano World Circuit after climbing from 11th on the grid. The result puts the Rinaldi Racing pair atop the overall GT3 standings and sends them next to Spa for the 24 Hours of Spa prologue.
Why it matters: - The win gives Alessandro Balzan and Dylan Medler an early lead in the Italian GT Championship’s GT3 standings. - The result came in a three-hour endurance race in wet, safety-car-heavy conditions, where strategy and execution mattered as much as pace. - The Italian GT Championship is considered one of the most competitive GT racing series in the world.
What happened: - Balzan and Medler won the opening round of the Italian Gran Turismo Championship Endurance Series at Misano World Circuit. - The pair drove the No. 45 Rinaldi Racing Ferrari 296 GT3. - They started 11th on the grid and fought back to win. - The race took place on rain-soaked asphalt and featured multiple Safety Car periods after contact.
The details: - Balzan and Medler represented the German team Rinaldi Racing. - The team completed three hours of wheel-to-wheel racing without major mistakes. - The drivers and the Rinaldi crew delivered what was described as a strong, clean execution in difficult conditions. - Balzan and Medler now lead the overall GT3 standings with 28 points.
Between the lines: - Starting 11th and winning in the rain suggests the Rinaldi Racing package handled changing conditions better than the field. - The result also signals early momentum in a championship where consistency and point accumulation can decide the title fight. - Dylan Medler’s Instagram account was promoted as Dylan Medler on Instagram.
What’s next: - Balzan and Medler have one week to recover before heading to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. - Their next stop is the 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa Prologue, the official pre-event test for the 24 Hours of Spa.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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