Viktor Mráz will make his GT2 debut at Monza, having only tested the KTM X-BOW GT2 two weeks ago in Brno alongside Maťo Homola. With the experience gained at the Masaryk Circuit, Mráz is eager to take on the challenge at the legendary Italian track. “Compared to Brno, the surface here is significantly better with great grip, so I’m really looking forward to the weekend. After the first practice session, I feel good, and I believe we’ll improve our times,” Mráz shared ahead of the qualifying day at Monza.
He will be supported by Jan Krabec, who not only won the GT2 European Series title last year but also claimed a victory and a third-place finish in the opening round of this season at Paul Ricard. However, despite Krabec’s past success at Monza, this year’s conditions are different. “The track has a new surface and curbs, and after the first free practice, it’s clear that it’s much faster. The pace is incredible—during free practice, we’re already posting last year’s qualifying times,” Krabec commented.
The team will focus on maximizing track time for Viktor Mráz during the qualifying sessions. Mráz, who previously raced in the ESET Cup with the KTM X-BOW GTX for CARIN Racing, will have to adjust to the GT2 specification, which has more power and is more demanding. “The GTX is milder and easier to manage with the throttle. The GT2, on the other hand, has significantly more power,” explained Maťo Homola, Mráz’s teammate and coach, highlighting the key difference between the two specifications.
RTR Projects has already scored points in two GT2 European Series events this season. Maťo Homola and Jan Krabec finished first and third in the opening round at Monza, while Homola and Petr Lisa secured a third-place finish at Spa-Francorchamps.
Looking ahead, the team plans to offer more drivers the opportunity to try the GT2 car this season. “We still have two more rounds at Monza in the GT2 European Series. We’re planning to offer the chance to try out the GT2 in our colors to more drivers. Our goal is to show both experienced and rookie drivers that GT2 is an attractive and well-structured championship that allows them to grow and improve their results,” concluded RTR Projects team leader Tomáš Fanta.
