{"id":2099,"date":"2024-04-04T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T11:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/360413.w13.wedos.ws\/aktuality\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T23:10:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T22:10:49","slug":"calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Calm Before the Storm: RTR Projects Anticipates a Tense Start to the GT2 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During initial testing, the team focused on new suspension components and adjustments to BoP (Balance of Performance) regulations and power output.<br\/>\u201cWe\u2019ve done a lot of setup work. Our pace looks promising, but it\u2019s clear everyone is holding back and not revealing their true speed. I expect Friday\u2019s times to be about a second faster across the board,\u201d predicts RTR Projects Executive Director Tom\u00e1\u0161 Fanta.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Thursday, the team tested a range of scenarios that could arise during the race.<br\/>\u201cWe\u2019re trying used and fresh tires, full and empty fuel tanks, and various combinations to make the most of Friday\u2019s free practice ahead of qualifying,\u201d Fanta explained. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team is also focused on ensuring synergy between its drivers\u2014experienced professional Ma\u0165o Homola and reigning AM class European champion Jan Krabec.<br\/>\u201cMa\u0165o is a seasoned driver who naturally prefers a more aggressive setup. That works for me, as it continues the path we started last year,\u201d Krabec said, emphasizing the team\u2019s strategy to capitalize on the KTM X-BOW\u2019s key strength: its low weight compared to its competitors.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real competitive comparison, however, will come during Friday\u2019s second free practice session.<br\/>\u201cRight now, everyone\u2019s keeping their true pace under wraps,\u201d confirmed Homola. Thursday marked his first extended time in the GT2 car, where he drew on his experience with the GTX model.<br\/>\u201cThe cars are similar in handling, but the difference lies in the tires and the noticeable increase in power,\u201d Homola noted after his initial laps in the KTM X-BOW GT2. \u201cThe car feels great, the team is working flawlessly. On Friday, we\u2019ll aim to make the most of the two hours on track. I\u2019m looking forward to the race weekend,\u201d he added.      <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RTR Projects faces formidable competition, including KTM\u2019s factory team and entries from Audi, Porsche, Maserati, and Mercedes-Benz. The team expects a challenging qualifying session.<br\/>\u201cIt looks like Maserati and Mercedes will be particularly fast. I think the decisive moments will come during the race, especially in the second half,\u201d Krabec predicted.<br\/>Thanks to their low weight, KTM cars are expected to have an advantage in tire conservation, which could prove crucial in the closing stages of the hour-long races.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fanatec GT2 European Series runs as part of the GT World Challenge Europe event. Both races at Paul Ricard are scheduled for Saturday. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: Fanatec GT2 European Series<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Private tests at the Paul Ricard Circuit have kicked off the first race weekend of the GT2 European Series. RTR Projects enters the elite PRO-AM class with reigning European champion Jan Krabec and Slovak driver Ma\u0165o Homola. The team dedicated the day before the race weekend to fine-tuning their KTM X-BOW GT2.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1896,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[31],"class_list":["post-2099","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-gt2-european-series-en"],"acf":{"photo_gallery":{"photogallery":[[]]}},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Calm Before the Storm: RTR Projects Anticipates a Tense Start to the GT2 Season | RTR projects<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Private tests at the Paul Ricard Circuit have kicked off the first race weekend of the GT2 European Series. RTR Projects enters the elite PRO-AM class with reigning European champion Jan Krabec and Slovak driver Ma\u0165o Homola. The team dedicated the day before the race weekend to fine-tuning their KTM X-BOW GT2.During initial testing, the team focused on new suspension components and adjustments to BoP (Balance of Performance) regulations and power output.\u201cWe\u2019ve done a lot of setup work. Our pace looks promising, but it\u2019s clear everyone is holding back and not revealing their true speed. I expect Friday\u2019s times to be about a second faster across the board,\u201d predicts RTR Projects Executive Director Tom\u00e1\u0161 Fanta. On Thursday, the team tested a range of scenarios that could arise during the race.\u201cWe\u2019re trying used and fresh tires, full and empty fuel tanks, and various combinations to make the most of Friday\u2019s free practice ahead of qualifying,\u201d Fanta explained.The team is also focused on ensuring synergy between its drivers\u2014experienced professional Ma\u0165o Homola and reigning AM class European champion Jan Krabec.\u201cMa\u0165o is a seasoned driver who naturally prefers a more aggressive setup. That works for me, as it continues the path we started last year,\u201d Krabec said, emphasizing the team\u2019s strategy to capitalize on the KTM X-BOW\u2019s key strength: its low weight compared to its competitors.The real competitive comparison, however, will come during Friday\u2019s second free practice session.\u201cRight now, everyone\u2019s keeping their true pace under wraps,\u201d confirmed Homola. Thursday marked his first extended time in the GT2 car, where he drew on his experience with the GTX model.\u201cThe cars are similar in handling, but the difference lies in the tires and the noticeable increase in power,\u201d Homola noted after his initial laps in the KTM X-BOW GT2. \u201cThe car feels great, the team is working flawlessly. On Friday, we\u2019ll aim to make the most of the two hours on track. I\u2019m looking forward to the race weekend,\u201d he added.RTR Projects faces formidable competition, including KTM\u2019s factory team and entries from Audi, Porsche, Maserati, and Mercedes-Benz. The team expects a challenging qualifying session.\u201cIt looks like Maserati and Mercedes will be particularly fast. I think the decisive moments will come during the race, especially in the second half,\u201d Krabec predicted.Thanks to their low weight, KTM cars are expected to have an advantage in tire conservation, which could prove crucial in the closing stages of the hour-long races.The Fanatec GT2 European Series runs as part of the GT World Challenge Europe event. 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The team dedicated the day before the race weekend to fine-tuning their KTM X-BOW GT2.During initial testing, the team focused on new suspension components and adjustments to BoP (Balance of Performance) regulations and power output.\u201cWe\u2019ve done a lot of setup work. Our pace looks promising, but it\u2019s clear everyone is holding back and not revealing their true speed. I expect Friday\u2019s times to be about a second faster across the board,\u201d predicts RTR Projects Executive Director Tom\u00e1\u0161 Fanta. On Thursday, the team tested a range of scenarios that could arise during the race.\u201cWe\u2019re trying used and fresh tires, full and empty fuel tanks, and various combinations to make the most of Friday\u2019s free practice ahead of qualifying,\u201d Fanta explained.The team is also focused on ensuring synergy between its drivers\u2014experienced professional Ma\u0165o Homola and reigning AM class European champion Jan Krabec.\u201cMa\u0165o is a seasoned driver who naturally prefers a more aggressive setup. That works for me, as it continues the path we started last year,\u201d Krabec said, emphasizing the team\u2019s strategy to capitalize on the KTM X-BOW\u2019s key strength: its low weight compared to its competitors.The real competitive comparison, however, will come during Friday\u2019s second free practice session.\u201cRight now, everyone\u2019s keeping their true pace under wraps,\u201d confirmed Homola. Thursday marked his first extended time in the GT2 car, where he drew on his experience with the GTX model.\u201cThe cars are similar in handling, but the difference lies in the tires and the noticeable increase in power,\u201d Homola noted after his initial laps in the KTM X-BOW GT2. \u201cThe car feels great, the team is working flawlessly. On Friday, we\u2019ll aim to make the most of the two hours on track. I\u2019m looking forward to the race weekend,\u201d he added.RTR Projects faces formidable competition, including KTM\u2019s factory team and entries from Audi, Porsche, Maserati, and Mercedes-Benz. The team expects a challenging qualifying session.\u201cIt looks like Maserati and Mercedes will be particularly fast. I think the decisive moments will come during the race, especially in the second half,\u201d Krabec predicted.Thanks to their low weight, KTM cars are expected to have an advantage in tire conservation, which could prove crucial in the closing stages of the hour-long races.The Fanatec GT2 European Series runs as part of the GT World Challenge Europe event. Both races at Paul Ricard are scheduled for Saturday.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"RTR projects\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-04-04T11:06:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-01-23T22:10:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/555349_gt2_european_series_round_6_-_paul_ricard_gt2_european_series_-_paul_ricard_-_6_-7_10_2023.1000x0.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Tereza Havl\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Tereza Havl\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Tereza Havl\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f6d26a42d2445fe6891910f39a8f8b8c\"},\"headline\":\"Calm Before the Storm: RTR Projects Anticipates a Tense Start to the GT2 Season\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-04-04T11:06:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-01-23T22:10:49+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":418,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/555349_gt2_european_series_round_6_-_paul_ricard_gt2_european_series_-_paul_ricard_-_6_-7_10_2023.1000x0.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"GT2 European Series\"],\"articleSection\":[\"News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\\\/\",\"name\":\"Calm Before the Storm: RTR Projects Anticipates a Tense Start to the GT2 Season | RTR projects\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rtr-projects.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/555349_gt2_european_series_round_6_-_paul_ricard_gt2_european_series_-_paul_ricard_-_6_-7_10_2023.1000x0.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-04-04T11:06:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-01-23T22:10:49+00:00\",\"description\":\"Private tests at the Paul Ricard Circuit have kicked off the first race weekend of the GT2 European Series. 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RTR Projects enters the elite PRO-AM class with reigning European champion Jan Krabec and Slovak driver Ma\u0165o Homola. The team dedicated the day before the race weekend to fine-tuning their KTM X-BOW GT2.During initial testing, the team focused on new suspension components and adjustments to BoP (Balance of Performance) regulations and power output.\u201cWe\u2019ve done a lot of setup work. Our pace looks promising, but it\u2019s clear everyone is holding back and not revealing their true speed. I expect Friday\u2019s times to be about a second faster across the board,\u201d predicts RTR Projects Executive Director Tom\u00e1\u0161 Fanta. On Thursday, the team tested a range of scenarios that could arise during the race.\u201cWe\u2019re trying used and fresh tires, full and empty fuel tanks, and various combinations to make the most of Friday\u2019s free practice ahead of qualifying,\u201d Fanta explained.The team is also focused on ensuring synergy between its drivers\u2014experienced professional Ma\u0165o Homola and reigning AM class European champion Jan Krabec.\u201cMa\u0165o is a seasoned driver who naturally prefers a more aggressive setup. That works for me, as it continues the path we started last year,\u201d Krabec said, emphasizing the team\u2019s strategy to capitalize on the KTM X-BOW\u2019s key strength: its low weight compared to its competitors.The real competitive comparison, however, will come during Friday\u2019s second free practice session.\u201cRight now, everyone\u2019s keeping their true pace under wraps,\u201d confirmed Homola. Thursday marked his first extended time in the GT2 car, where he drew on his experience with the GTX model.\u201cThe cars are similar in handling, but the difference lies in the tires and the noticeable increase in power,\u201d Homola noted after his initial laps in the KTM X-BOW GT2. \u201cThe car feels great, the team is working flawlessly. On Friday, we\u2019ll aim to make the most of the two hours on track. I\u2019m looking forward to the race weekend,\u201d he added.RTR Projects faces formidable competition, including KTM\u2019s factory team and entries from Audi, Porsche, Maserati, and Mercedes-Benz. The team expects a challenging qualifying session.\u201cIt looks like Maserati and Mercedes will be particularly fast. I think the decisive moments will come during the race, especially in the second half,\u201d Krabec predicted.Thanks to their low weight, KTM cars are expected to have an advantage in tire conservation, which could prove crucial in the closing stages of the hour-long races.The Fanatec GT2 European Series runs as part of the GT World Challenge Europe event. Both races at Paul Ricard are scheduled for Saturday.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Calm Before the Storm: RTR Projects Anticipates a Tense Start to the GT2 Season | RTR projects","og_description":"Private tests at the Paul Ricard Circuit have kicked off the first race weekend of the GT2 European Series. RTR Projects enters the elite PRO-AM class with reigning European champion Jan Krabec and Slovak driver Ma\u0165o Homola. The team dedicated the day before the race weekend to fine-tuning their KTM X-BOW GT2.During initial testing, the team focused on new suspension components and adjustments to BoP (Balance of Performance) regulations and power output.\u201cWe\u2019ve done a lot of setup work. Our pace looks promising, but it\u2019s clear everyone is holding back and not revealing their true speed. I expect Friday\u2019s times to be about a second faster across the board,\u201d predicts RTR Projects Executive Director Tom\u00e1\u0161 Fanta. On Thursday, the team tested a range of scenarios that could arise during the race.\u201cWe\u2019re trying used and fresh tires, full and empty fuel tanks, and various combinations to make the most of Friday\u2019s free practice ahead of qualifying,\u201d Fanta explained.The team is also focused on ensuring synergy between its drivers\u2014experienced professional Ma\u0165o Homola and reigning AM class European champion Jan Krabec.\u201cMa\u0165o is a seasoned driver who naturally prefers a more aggressive setup. That works for me, as it continues the path we started last year,\u201d Krabec said, emphasizing the team\u2019s strategy to capitalize on the KTM X-BOW\u2019s key strength: its low weight compared to its competitors.The real competitive comparison, however, will come during Friday\u2019s second free practice session.\u201cRight now, everyone\u2019s keeping their true pace under wraps,\u201d confirmed Homola. Thursday marked his first extended time in the GT2 car, where he drew on his experience with the GTX model.\u201cThe cars are similar in handling, but the difference lies in the tires and the noticeable increase in power,\u201d Homola noted after his initial laps in the KTM X-BOW GT2. \u201cThe car feels great, the team is working flawlessly. On Friday, we\u2019ll aim to make the most of the two hours on track. I\u2019m looking forward to the race weekend,\u201d he added.RTR Projects faces formidable competition, including KTM\u2019s factory team and entries from Audi, Porsche, Maserati, and Mercedes-Benz. The team expects a challenging qualifying session.\u201cIt looks like Maserati and Mercedes will be particularly fast. I think the decisive moments will come during the race, especially in the second half,\u201d Krabec predicted.Thanks to their low weight, KTM cars are expected to have an advantage in tire conservation, which could prove crucial in the closing stages of the hour-long races.The Fanatec GT2 European Series runs as part of the GT World Challenge Europe event. Both races at Paul Ricard are scheduled for Saturday.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/","og_site_name":"RTR projects","article_published_time":"2024-04-04T11:06:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-01-23T22:10:49+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":667,"url":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/555349_gt2_european_series_round_6_-_paul_ricard_gt2_european_series_-_paul_ricard_-_6_-7_10_2023.1000x0.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Tereza Havl\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Tereza Havl\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1","Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/"},"author":{"name":"Tereza Havl\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1","@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/f6d26a42d2445fe6891910f39a8f8b8c"},"headline":"Calm Before the Storm: RTR Projects Anticipates a Tense Start to the GT2 Season","datePublished":"2024-04-04T11:06:00+00:00","dateModified":"2025-01-23T22:10:49+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/"},"wordCount":418,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/555349_gt2_european_series_round_6_-_paul_ricard_gt2_european_series_-_paul_ricard_-_6_-7_10_2023.1000x0.jpg","keywords":["GT2 European Series"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/","url":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/","name":"Calm Before the Storm: RTR Projects Anticipates a Tense Start to the GT2 Season | RTR projects","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/en\/news\/calm-before-the-storm-rtr-projects-expects-a-tense-start-to-the-gt2-season\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rtr-projects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/555349_gt2_european_series_round_6_-_paul_ricard_gt2_european_series_-_paul_ricard_-_6_-7_10_2023.1000x0.jpg","datePublished":"2024-04-04T11:06:00+00:00","dateModified":"2025-01-23T22:10:49+00:00","description":"Private tests at the Paul Ricard Circuit have kicked off the first race weekend of the GT2 European Series. RTR Projects enters the elite PRO-AM class with reigning European champion Jan Krabec and Slovak driver Ma\u0165o Homola. The team dedicated the day before the race weekend to fine-tuning their KTM X-BOW GT2.During initial testing, the team focused on new suspension components and adjustments to BoP (Balance of Performance) regulations and power output.\u201cWe\u2019ve done a lot of setup work. Our pace looks promising, but it\u2019s clear everyone is holding back and not revealing their true speed. I expect Friday\u2019s times to be about a second faster across the board,\u201d predicts RTR Projects Executive Director Tom\u00e1\u0161 Fanta. On Thursday, the team tested a range of scenarios that could arise during the race.\u201cWe\u2019re trying used and fresh tires, full and empty fuel tanks, and various combinations to make the most of Friday\u2019s free practice ahead of qualifying,\u201d Fanta explained.The team is also focused on ensuring synergy between its drivers\u2014experienced professional Ma\u0165o Homola and reigning AM class European champion Jan Krabec.\u201cMa\u0165o is a seasoned driver who naturally prefers a more aggressive setup. That works for me, as it continues the path we started last year,\u201d Krabec said, emphasizing the team\u2019s strategy to capitalize on the KTM X-BOW\u2019s key strength: its low weight compared to its competitors.The real competitive comparison, however, will come during Friday\u2019s second free practice session.\u201cRight now, everyone\u2019s keeping their true pace under wraps,\u201d confirmed Homola. Thursday marked his first extended time in the GT2 car, where he drew on his experience with the GTX model.\u201cThe cars are similar in handling, but the difference lies in the tires and the noticeable increase in power,\u201d Homola noted after his initial laps in the KTM X-BOW GT2. \u201cThe car feels great, the team is working flawlessly. On Friday, we\u2019ll aim to make the most of the two hours on track. I\u2019m looking forward to the race weekend,\u201d he added.RTR Projects faces formidable competition, including KTM\u2019s factory team and entries from Audi, Porsche, Maserati, and Mercedes-Benz. The team expects a challenging qualifying session.\u201cIt looks like Maserati and Mercedes will be particularly fast. I think the decisive moments will come during the race, especially in the second half,\u201d Krabec predicted.Thanks to their low weight, KTM cars are expected to have an advantage in tire conservation, which could prove crucial in the closing stages of the hour-long races.The Fanatec GT2 European Series runs as part of the GT World Challenge Europe event. 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