The Lister Storm GT was performing brilliantly at the FIA GT race in Istanbul yesterday until the suspension failed due to an earlier contact with a Ferrari.

Justin started the race, gaining several places at the start which he lost when he had to take emergency action to avoid a spinning Maserati – but there was no contact and he continued in 11th position.   He moved up to 9th and was catching the leaders when the Safety Car was called out – he came into the pits and handed over to Liz to complete her mandatory 35 minutes. 

The team strategy was excellent – after all the stops the Storm was 3rd overall.  With 20 minutes remaining for Liz to drive, the Safety Car was called in;  unfortunately during this time one of the Ferraris hit the rear corner of the Storm – and it was this that decided the outcome of the race.

Liz returned to the pits shortly after one hour – once again an excellent stop by the Lister team – the fastest to fuel and change tyres – and Justin was back in the car.  Once again he was among the fastest on track but with 20 minutes to go the rear suspension failed – and the Storm was out of the race.

A long journey home to the UK before a quick turn around to fly the car out to China for the next round of the Championship at Zhuhai.