Local financial institution, Turicum Private Bank is this year sponsoring a Ferrari F430 in the Italian GT3 championship. Drivers Brian Lavio and Stefano Gatuso of the Kessel Racing team were victorious at the championships held at the Vallelunga circuit close to Rome.
Ben Moss of Turicum Private Bank who was at the meet said that “despite Brian (Lavio) being new to the GT3 championship – following on from his rallying career – he’s proving to be very quick, consistently recording fast lap times and ultimately keeping the car in front. We’re very happy with the result, and will remain keen supporters throughout the year keeping a close eye on Brian’s career”.
These races are fervently followed in Italy attracting close to one million television viewers, and being a Ferrari, the Turicum sponsored car is bound to meet the approval of the Tifosi!
Mario Fabbri, Chief Investment Officer of Turicum Private Bank, which is Italian in origin, said that “there are plenty of shared values between the Ferrari brand and Turicum; the first to come to mind are exclusivity and performance”. He added that “it’s also great to be part of something this spectacular, and to be able to spread the word about our beloved Gibraltar”. Although the season still has a long way to go with races at the famed circuits of Monza, Mugello and Imola, the Turicum car has had an excellent start and promising results; one to be watched by racing fans in Gibraltar!
Turicum Private Bank is a privately-owned bank and asset management company founded in Gibraltar in 1993. Its shareholders include lawyers, bankers, asset and fund managers. Turicum is the Latin name given to the city of Zurich by the Romans when they founded the city in 15 BC.