O’Play Wins Group P2 at ADAC Glasbachrennen

O’Play Wins Group P2 at ADAC Glasbachrennen

June 14, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom News

O’Play won the Group P2 category at the 27th ADAC Glasbachrennen in Turingia, Germany, on June 14, 2026. Driving a Nova Proto NP03 for Mister Phoenix and CR Corse, O’Play earned 25 points, according to the Phoenix Racing Team, further solidifying his position in the European Mountain Championship.

How did O’Play secure the victory?

O’Play completed two heats on the 5,300-meter track with increasing speed. In the first heat, he recorded a time of 2’12’’059 with an average speed of 144.5 km/h, narrowly beating Fausto Bormolini in a Wolf Mistral, according to the Phoenix Racing Team.

How did O'Play secure the victory?

The second heat saw O’Play lower his time to 2’09’’241, reaching an average speed of 146.6 km/h. The Phoenix Racing Team attributed this performance to the driver’s determination and audacity. Bormolini did not finish the second heat after driving off the road.

Did You Know? The 27th ADAC Glasbachrennen took place on a course in Turingia that spans 5,300 meters.

What is the impact on the European Mountain Championship?

This victory earns Mister Phoenix 25 points, matching the score obtained at the Rechbergrennen in Austria earlier this season. O’Play has also secured three second-place finishes previously, according to team records.

The result does not change the overall championship lead, as Christian Merli won in Group P1. O’Play remains in second place overall, 11 points behind Merli. However, O’Play has increased his lead over Bormolini, with the point standings now at 104 to 68.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the widening gap between O’Play and Bormolini—now 36 points—significantly reduces the pressure on the Mister Phoenix team within the P2 category, though the 11-point deficit to Merli remains the primary obstacle for the overall title.

What happens next for Mister Phoenix?

The team is now preparing for the 65th Coppa Teodori in Italy. The Phoenix Racing Team describes this upcoming event, scheduled for two weeks from June 14, as an “exam” for the driver and the CR Corse partnership.

Glasbachrennen 2026 – Track record PF Group 4 – Matija Jurišić – Peugeot 308 TCR

The team’s current momentum could be a factor as they move into the Italian competition. Success at the Coppa Teodori may be a possible next step in closing the point gap with Christian Merli.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was O’Play’s fastest time at the 27th ADAC Glasbachrennen?
O’Play recorded a time of 2’09’’241 in the second heat, achieving an average speed of 146.6 km/h.

How many points did the victory earn for Mister Phoenix?
The Group P2 win provided the team with 25 points.

Who is currently leading the European Mountain Championship?
Christian Merli leads the championship after winning in Group P1.

Do you think O’Play can close the 11-point gap to the championship lead in the coming races?