Boutsen VDS

Merci pour tout, Marc ✨

Pour ta gentillesse, ton soutien, ta générosité et ton sourire dans les paddocks. Pour tous ces moments de rire et de joie que tu nous a procurés à chaque course, et ce peu importe le résultat.

Tu vas beaucoup nous manquer, nous roulerons pour toi désormais 🦁

Les 24 Heures de Spa auront été son dernier voyage.

C'est avec une immense tristesse que toute l'équipe Boutsen VDS vous annonce le décès de notre boss, Marc VDS.

Visionnaire, passionné et profondément humain, Marc était une figure emblématique du sport auto et moto. À travers son engagement et sa passion, il a marqué durablement ces disciplines et laissé une empreinte indélébile dans leur histoire.

Pour notre team, Marc était l'âme d'un projet qu'il a fait grandir avec ambition, confiance et générosité. Il soutenait sans relâche notre équipe et encourageait chacun à se dépasser. Son héritage, sa passion et enthousiasme continueront de vivre au sein de Boutsen VDS et dans le cœur de toutes les personnes qui ont eu le privilège de le connaître.

Aujourd'hui, le sport auto et le sport moto perdent l'un de leurs plus grands passionnés. Nous perdons un homme exceptionnel, dont la disparition laisse un vide immense.

Repose en paix, Marc. Tu nous manqueras énormément.

Olivier Lainé :
« Ces dernières saisons passées à tes côtés, et plus particulièrement ces dernières 24 Heures de Spa, resteront à jamais gravées dans ma mémoire. Merci, Marc. »
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The 24 Hours of Spa has been his final journey.

It is with immense sadness that everyone at Boutsen VDS announces the passing of our boss, Marc VDS.

A visionary, a passionate racer, and above all a remarkable human being, Marc was an iconic figure in both motorsport and motorcycle racing. Through his dedication and passion, he left a lasting mark on these sports and an unforgettable legacy.

To our team, Marc was the driving force behind a project he built with ambition, trust, and generosity. He constantly supported us and inspired everyone to give their very best. His passion, enthusiasm, and legacy will continue to live on within Boutsen VDS and in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Today, motorsport has lost one of its greatest enthusiasts. We have lost an exceptional man who will be deeply missed.

Rest in peace, Marc. You will be missed.

Olivier Lainé:
"The seasons we shared together, and especially these last 24 Hours of Spa, will stay with me forever. Thank you, Marc."

Imagine you're in Spa... And you have the best crew by your side. 🔥

Spotlight on the people who made it all possible.
To our mechanics, engineers, tiremen, and every member of the crew: thank you for your relentless hard work, passion, and commitment throughout the week and every minute of the 24h race.🦁

P2 Podium in Spa for our Gold #10 ! 🏆
And a great P8 for our Pro #2 🦁
On top of that, Alessio Clemente Picariello winning best Belgian driver in overall classification 🇧🇪

What a drive from our two crews. Not the easiest race, with many incidents that cost us precious ground on the other cars. Finishing that race is already an accomplishment, getting into the top 10 overall even more. What tops it is the podium with our Gold who finally breaks the unluck of previous races.

Congrats to our drivers Alessio Clemente Picariello Morris Schuring BOCCO 🦍👑 on the 2 and Robin Knutsson Gilles Magnus Alessandro Ghiretti on 10. Mega drive from you guys, we’re so proud !! 🫶

Now, time for celebration (and some sleep) before next round! 🦁

5 Hours left and still so many possibilities for our two Porsches 🕚
After an eventful night and small issues in the morning with both cars, we managed to go back in the competition in both categories.
#2 is currently fighting for the podium, occupying the 4th place at the moment
#10 is also in 4th place in the Gold category, and keeps pushing to gain ground in overall, being P26 now.
Alessio Clemente Picariello BOCCO 🦍👑 and Morris Schuring will fight for that podium whatever it takes. While our gold trio, Gilles Magnus Alessandro Ghiretti Robin Knutsson are determined to get their first end of race with a podium on top.🏆

Let’s get the best out of those cars 👊

It's RACE DAY in Spa !! 🔥

Superpole had its lot of surprises yesterday, but today we race ! 👊

#2 starting in P14 on the grid, best Porsche result, with Alessio Picariello, Dorian Boccolacci and Morris Schuring

#10 starting in P23 with Robin Knutsson, Alessandro Ghiretti and Gilles Magnus