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Daytona 24: Ferrari lends Giancarlo Fisichella and Toni Vilander to Canadian-backed entry

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Antoine Cremer
Ferrari has lend two of its factory drivers to AIM Autosport for the 51st running of the 24 Hours of Daytona, Giancarlo Fisichella and Toni Vilander.

The Italian and the Finn will partner Jeff Segal and Max Papis aboard AIM Autosport's second entry, the No. 61 Ferrari F458, backed by Remo Ferri, the same man who owns the Ferrari of Ontario, Ferrari of Toronto and Ferrari of Alberta dealerships.

"I'm looking forward to the Daytona Rolex 24 this year," said Ferri. "I feel we have the best chance to win it."

As it happens, AIM Autosport Team FXDD won the Grand-Am GT championship in 2012, with Jeff Segal and Emil Assentato. The addition of Fisichella and Vilander to the mix will certainly not hurt their chances.

Fisichella is well remembered for his former GP career, which lasted 223 races, of which he won three.

Vilander too is known for his quick hands. He never made it to F1, but still, his resume includes a class victory at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans.


Antoine Cremer
Antoine Cremer
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