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Stratia Motorsport is a racing team founded in 2025 by Antoine Bottiroli, a driver with twenty years of experience, and Thomas Fässler, a motorsport enthusiast and amateur motorcycle rider. Together, they have created an ambitious team, fully committed to performance and excellence.
Antoine Bottiroli, Italian and Swiss Formula 3 vice-champion and multiple GT podium finisher, draws on a rich and diverse career – from international karting to single-seaters and endurance racing – to lead his team to the top. His vision is clear: to establish Stratia Motorsport as a key contender in the Italian GT3 Championship.
In its debut season in 2026, the team will campaign a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, operated in close collaboration with Antonelli Motorsport, a benchmark in technical and sporting expertise. This partnership ensures Stratia Motorsport drivers benefit from first-class equipment and optimal conditions to compete at the highest level in both the Sprint and Endurance series.
Driven by passion, experience, and uncompromising ambition, Stratia Motorsport is ready to write the first chapters of a story in which every race will be another step toward the summit.
Stratia closes its GT Sprint season at Monza
Stratia Motorsport concluded its first Italian GT Sprint Championship season at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, with Giuseppe Fascicolo and Alexey Denisov behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. The final round of the championship proved demanding for the Swiss team. On Monza's high-speed circuit, an unfavourable Balance of Performance made it particularly difficult to compete on the long straights. Despite these challenges, the crew secured P9 in the GT3 AM
il y a 3 jours
Imola: Stratia Motorsport leads the Am class before retirement
Some races leave you frustrated and confident at the same time. The 3 Hours of Imola, the third of four rounds of the Italian GT Endurance Championship, will remain for Stratia Motorsport a weekend of strong performance cut short halfway through the race: leading the GT3 Am class and firmly in contention for victory, the Swiss team’s No. 16 Mercedes-AMG GT3 was forced to retire following contact that damaged the left-front corner of the car. Entered at the Autodromo Enzo e Di
14 sept.
Stratia Motorsport confirms its progress with two fifth-place finishes at Mugello
The third round of the Italian GT Sprint Championship at the iconic Mugello Circuit marked another important step forward for Stratia Motorsport. After an encouraging weekend, Alexey Denisov and Giuseppe "Beppe" Fascicolo secured two fifth-place finishes in the AM class, highlighting the steady progress made by the Swiss team. Following positive testing in the lead-up to the event, the No. 16 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo proved to be highly competitive throughout the weekend. The set
28 juil.
Stratia gets ready for Mugello
The Italian GT Sprint Championship heads to the iconic Mugello Circuit this week for its third round of the 2026 season, where Russian driver Alexey Denisov and Italian teammate Giuseppe Fascicolo will be looking to build momentum and climb the championship standings. Sharing the wheel of their Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, the duo arrives in Tuscany with 18 championship points after the opening two rounds. While the season has offered encouraging performances, both drivers know ther
23 juil.
Strong race for Stratia at Monza
At the legendary Autodromo di Monza, the weekend did not get off to the best possible start, however. A number of technical issues during Friday's practice sessions disrupted the team's preparation programme, forcing the crew to adapt its approach. Thanks to the outstanding efforts of the mechanics and engineers, Stratia Motorsport successfully resolved the problems and had the car ready to fight for qualifying and the race. On Sunday, the three drivers executed their race pe
23 juin
Stratia continues its learning process at Vallelunga
During the second round of the Italian GT Sprint Championship at Vallelunga, Stratia Motorsport continued its work to better understand and develop the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo number 16 in the AM category. Facing a highly competitive field on one of Italy’s most technical circuits, the team used the weekend to further explore the car’s characteristics, refine its setup, and gain valuable mileage. This learning process translated into two solid results in the AM category, with P7
27 mai
Second round of the Sprint Italian championship this week-end
From May 22–24, Stratia Motorsport will compete in the second round of the Italian Gran Turismo Sprint Championship at Vallelunga with its Mercedes-AMG GT3 entered in the AM class for Giuseppe Fascicolo and Alexey Denisov. After an encouraging first weekend at Imola, the goal of the Swiss team will be to move closer to the front of the GT3 AM category. The weekend at Vallelunga will begin on Friday with the free practice sessions, allowing the team to work on setup and long-r
19 mai
Stratia misses the podium
The crew made up of Arno Santamato, Sacha Lehmann and Florian Scholze kicked off their 2026 Italian GT Endurance Championship campaign at Misano in particularly challenging weather conditions, behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 entered by Stratia Motorsport. Despite the tricky conditions, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo showed constantly improving performance throughout the weekend, along with flawless reliability during the three-hour race. Thanks to a perfectly executed stra
12 mai
Florian Scholze joins Santamato and Lehmann and completes the Endurance squad
Stratia Motorsport is proud to announce the arrival of Florian Scholze for the 2026 Italian GT3 Championship (CIGT) Endurance season.A driver known for his consistency and adaptability, Florian has built a strong reputation over the years in endurance and GT racing. Familiar with high-level competitive environments, he already brings valuable experience from the Italian GT3 championship, an important asset for the team.Throughout his career, he has also competed on the intern
6 mai
Stratia Motorsport begins its season at Imola with Denisov and Fascicolo
The opening round of the Italian GT Sprint Championship 2026 took place at the iconic Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, setting the stage for the start of the season. Making its debut in the GT3 Sprint category, Stratia Motorsport fielded the duo of Alexey Denisov and Giuseppe Fascicolo behind the wheel of their Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. Competing in the fiercely contested GT3 AM class, the team faced an experienced grid from the outset. The primary objective was clear: gain experie
30 avr.
Six drivers at Misano with Stratia
On April 15 and 16, 2026, Stratia Motorsport will put six drivers behind the wheel of its Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo during two days of testing scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday next week at the Italian circuit of Misano. Sacha Lehmann, Arno Santamato, Jannes Fittje, Antoine Bottiroli, Florian Scholze and Giuseppe Fascicolo will take turns in the cockpit of the German car throughout the two-day private test sessions. Sacha Lehmann and Arno Santamato, who will officially form the
13 avr.
Stratia recruits the top-driver Santamato
Stratia Motorsport is delighted to announce the signing of Arno Santamato ! A highly experienced driver, Arno began his career in karting, competing at the highest levels. His achievements include a 4th-place finish in the World Cup (Espoir category), 5th place in the European Championship, and 3rd place in the French Elite Championship in 2007. He then confirmed his potential in single-seaters with strong performances in the French F4 Championship and the highly competitive
19 mars
Stratia signs Sacha Lehmann
Stratia Motorsport is proud to announce the signing of French driver Sacha Lehmann for the 2026 season ! Lehmann joins the team and will compete in the ACI Italian GT3 Endurance Championship. He will also take part in two rounds of the Ultimate Endurance GT Cup during the season, the 6h of Magny-Cours and the 4h of Spa-Francorchamps. Despite his young career, Sacha Lehmann has already built a strong reputation both in real-world racing and in sim racing, highlighting the pote
16 mars
Stratia Motorsport heads back to the track: Misano tests on February 26-27
Sacha Lehmann Hot on the heels of our initial private test at Vallelunga, Stratia Motorsport is excited to confirm our immediate return to on-track action. On February 26 and 27, 2026, our Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo will hit the circuit once again—this time at the iconic Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in Italy. This intensive two-day test represents a key milestone in our build-up to the inaugural 2026 season of the GT3 Italian championships (both Sprint and Endurance format
23 févr.
Alexey Denisov signs with Stratia
Stratia Motorsport is thrilled to announce the signing of Russian driver Alexey Denisov for the 2026 Italian GT3 Sprint Championship ! Denisov will team up with Fascicolo in the AM category. Both Stratia drivers are determined to work hard in the Mercedes to consistently challenge for podium finishes ! The Russian driver competed earlier this year in the Dubai 24 Hours at the wheel of the Stuttgart-based manufacturer's GT3. He also brings considerable experience from the 24h
20 févr.
Stratia on track with Lehmann and Santamato this week-end
On February 14th and 15th, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo will be back on track at Vallelunga, this time with two leading French drivers: the experienced Arno Santamato, who has competed in the biggest GT championships, and the very promising Sacha Lehmann, who has distinguished himself over several seasons in the demanding LMP3 category within the highly competitive ELMS championship. Stratia Motorsport is already looking forward to these two important days for the team's developm
11 févr.
Fascicolo becomes the first driver of Stratia !
Stratia Motorsport is pleased to announce the signing of its first driver for the 2026 season, Giuseppe Fascicolo ! The Italian driver will be one of two drivers competing in the Italian GT3 Sprint Championship. Giuseppe, who was crowned Italian GT3 AM champion in 2023, will bring his significant experience to the team. The Italian driver has previously raced for BMW and Lamborghini, before joining Mercedes last year. He will continue his journey with the three-pointed star i
29 janv.
The adventure began for Stratia !
Bottiroli on track for Stratia Motorsport's first appearance at Vallelunga. On December 8th and 9th, Stratia Motorsport launched its motorsport adventure and completed its first laps. Team founder Antoine Bottiroli covered more than 550 kilometers in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo without encountering a single issue. He also achieved some very impressive lap times on long runs with different tire compounds. "We had two perfect days, without a single problem. Everything worked perfe
15 déc. 2025
Stratia on track soon...
We are delighted to announce that Stratia Motorsport will officially hit the track for the first time at Vallelunga, on December 8th & 9th. Stay tuned !...
27 nov. 2025
Gianfranco Fantuzzi joins Stratia !
Stratia Motorsport is absolutely delighted to announce the arrival of Gianfranco Fantuzzi as engineer starting from the 2026 season ! A key figure in the Stratia project, Gianfranco brings with him immense experience in motorsport. He enjoyed a forty-year career in Formula 1, having worked with Scuderia Ferrari, Minardi, Toyota, and finally Toro Rosso, where he took on the role of team manager. After closing the chapter on Formula 1, he founded his own international karting t
13 nov. 2025
Stratia Motorsport is born !
Stratia Motorsport: A New Ambitious Racing Team Takes Flight Geneva, September 2, 2025 – The motorsport world welcomes a new...
2 sept. 2025
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