It is a rare spectacle to watch the Tricolor being one of the flags behind the podium at a motorsport event. However, it could be witnessed at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi as Gautam Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond Limited secured a historic podium finish and became the first Indian racing at the world’s biggest Ferrari event – Finali Mondiali at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit. Gautam finished 3rd in his category – Coppa Shell and 14th overall among 43 participants in Race 2 of the event. He finished 4th in Race 1 of the category her participated in and finished 12th overall out of 43 participants. Commenting on his win, Gautam said “It is a proud moment for me to secure a podium place in this tough and most competitive race. Getting the podium from the 26th position was a big challenge and I was up for it”.
This extravagant racing event for the first time in the history is hosted outside Europe. This racing tournament is a real treat for Ferrari fans, as this occasion is all set to showcase over 250 exotic and limited series Ferrari cars, thus providing four extraordinary days of excitement and spectacle.