Luca Ielasi RC

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

Italian Championship - Round 2 (Leno, Italy)

We're back home after an intense second round of the Italian Championship in Leno! 🇮🇹
I took a few days before writing this report to process everything and find the right words…

The entire weekend went perfectly, and I was consistently on pace with the other top drivers. Following an amazing start from P4, I slotted in right behind Mirko, Filippo, and Francesco, knowing my race strategy differed from theirs.
After the first fuel tank, we decided to change only the front-outside tire. We lost just about 3 seconds more than the others in the pit lane, but it turned out to be the best choice possible. By the end of the run, I clearly had more tire life left, allowing me to push hard and delay my second stop to secure fresher tires for the final stages of the 45-minute final.
The race saw its share of chaotic moments—including flame-outs and crashes from competitors—which allowed me to pick up positions. Following my scheduled four-tire pit stop, I emerged right in front of Tironi as the new race leader!

The Heartbreak
Managing the car on brand-new tires wasn't easy at first, but I managed to stay in front for quite a long time. A couple of pit stops later, a small setup trimming error allowed Tironi to pass me back, though I was still right there in the hunt for the win.
Then, disaster struck with just 7 minutes to go:
• I entered the pit lane slightly too fast.
• I clipped the metal wall, breaking the steering servo arm.
• Thinking only the body shell was damaged, I re-entered the track, but the car veered straight into the wall at full throttle, ending my race with an unlucky P7. 🥺
That single mistake cost me a shot at the victory.
Looking Forward
On one hand, I am deeply disappointed by my own error. On the other hand, I am thrilled with my overall performance. Battling the top drivers all weekend and setting the second-fastest lap 13.770 of the final (right behind my teammate Mirko) proves how much I've improved this year in the Pro category. 💪🏼
Now, all focus shifts to the final round of the National Championship in Fiorano in a couple of weeks. As the current championship leader, my goal is to take the title! 🤞🏽 Fingers crossed.

See you soon! Wishing all my friends the best of luck at the upcoming ENS. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it, as my dad is currently in the USA for the Buggy Worlds.

As usually I would like to say a big thanks to all my sponsor and I feel also sorry

26/09/2026

amazing p4 after qualifying🔥

and got direct access to the main final

was not easy but i managed to go well and fast 💨

was already in the morning with free control practice a good felling (p3)

in the first qualy : was not a good start that run out of fuel

the second qualy : p2

third qualy : some small mistake cost me more than half second but still good p3

last qualifying, nearly perfect i was leader quite long (half battery) but Mirko was coming fast and we battle a lot
on one of the latest lap i made a long outside turn causing me to losing some time and finishing p3 again for 0.5 seconds.
very huge battle with Mirko, Filippo and Francesco

we hope a good race for tomorrow
i am really happy🔥❤️

22/09/2026

last test before Italian nats in Leno🇮🇹

drive 14.0 with the second car and 14.1 with the standard

we also used the the European tyres from this year in france
that we are going to use for the race next week and was a very good test

13/09/2026

𝙄 𝘼𝙈 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙊𝙍 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙇𝘿 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉🏆🥹

i really have no words it’s just amazing🙏🏼

my final was not easy starting in the 1/4 A final with p7 in the start i was already p6 before the first corner and was a great start after same laps in the last corner before the straight i was side by side and no one give up and i was a bit to inside and my car flip causing me to lose half track.
we tried a new strategy and making 5 minutes but i flamed out before coming in and my race was over there but I could come back pushing as mich I can to p7 and still won the title with the under 16 junior ending my first world Championship with a happy P34

🏆This victory is yours too Dad❤️

Today your work your passion and all the sacrifices you’ve made behind the scenes have reached the top of the world.

Your engine has powered Naoto Matsukura to become World Champion for the 7th time

I know how much work goes into making something like this possible and I couldn’t be prouder of you❤️

thanks to Infinity
Miura san and Nikaido san for the great support.
Special thanks to Kenji san for all your Support over this years
Thanks for the new friendship to Naoto

Last but not least thanks to all my supporter
Without your help that wasn’t possibile
This junior titel is also for you

12/09/2026

ready for the 1/4 final

10/09/2026

day 4 gubbio🌍

we made 4 qualifying and my 2 best i finished in p22 and p24 making in total p31 starting as last in the quarter finals

for bad weather they ad to cancel the last two qualifying for today so we are going directly to finals on friday

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

day 2 gubbio🌍🇮🇹

after this other day off practice today
I didn’t make three laps better than yesterday so we remain in the top 30🔥
and it’s pretty good🤞

but I drive my fast lap today in 16.0

Today we are starting already with free control practice for all the day
For my next step, I hope to get the top 25

Thank you Yoshinobu Nikaidofir the help today🙏🏼

and also big thanks to everyone

07/09/2026

Opening Ceremony in Gubbio done ✅
Good luck to all INF1NITY customers & drivers🤞🏻