Krasonis: “Important points for the rest of the season”

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Despite the difficulties he faced in both races on British soil, Thomas Krasonis feels satisfied with the results at Brands Hatch.
“The three-day event began with high expectations for us, following the record I set on Friday. The weather wasn’t on our side on Saturday, and combined with some wrong choices regarding tire pressure, we weren’t able to be more competitive,” the 2025 OPEN Champion noted initially.
“On Sunday, the race was very demanding, with a lot of contact between the cars. Unfortunately, some of those collisions caused significant damage to our car, whose performance plummeted in the final laps. However, we didn’t give up; we pushed as hard as the car’s condition allowed, and in the end, we left England with important points for the Championship,” he added.
And he concluded: “As we reach the Championship’s summer break, our focus is on continuing the hard work. Preparation for the next race begins immediately, and we’ll be fully ready when the Championship resumes to give it our all. I would like to extend a special thank you to my sponsor, Costamare Shipping Company, which has stood by my side for yet another year, supporting our efforts, to Alon Day and Paul Tymbas for their invaluable contributions and to my family.”

Mission Accomplished for Thomas Krasonis

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Thomas Krasonis scored crucial points at the NASCAR GP UK, the third doubleheader of this season, which took place at the Brands Hatch circuit.
The three-day event got off to a strong start for the 2025 OPEN Champion, as he set the all-time record on a dry track at Brands Hatch (48.285 seconds) during Friday’s free practice sessions. On Saturday, the weather made things very difficult for the competitors, as conditions were mixed, with intermittent rain, while at times it would stop raining and the track would dry out. Qualifying took place in the rain, which affected Krasonis, as the car’s setup was not ideal. However, he managed to qualify for the Superpole, where five drivers fought a fierce battle with their times all within the same tenth of a second! In the end, Thomas posted the seventh-fastest time.
Saturday’s race was equally taxing for the Greek driver, as the heavy rain everyone had been expecting never came. The result was that the already high tire pressures the team had chosen for Krasonis’s car increased even further. So, while he gained several positions after the start and found himself in fourth place, the tires overheated and their performance plummeted. He finished in 7th place, but after Ercoli was disqualified, he moved up one spot in the final results of Saturday’s race.
Because he was unable to set a good time on Saturday due to tire pressure issues, Thomas started from 12th place in Sunday’s race. However, he got off to a great start and, taking advantage of his speed on the dry track, moved up to 6th place. After Ercoli retired, though, he gained another position and ultimately finished 5th. The race, however, was extremely difficult, with numerous collisions, as a result of which Thomas’s car sustained significant damage to its aerodynamic components, causing performance to drop again in the final laps
After the third race weekend, Thomas Krasonis is in 6th place in the V8GP standings with 166 points.
This season, Thomas Krasonis is competing in the V8GP class—formerly known as PRO—driving the No. 13 Chevrolet Camaro for the championship-leading Belgian team, PK Carsport.
Costamare Shipping Company is a sponsor of Thomas Krasonis’s efforts in the NASCAR Euro Series.

Krasonis: “Brands Hatch is my favorite track”

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Thomas Krasonis is particularly excited about returning to a track he loves and has fond memories of from his past races there.
“Brands Hatch, without exaggeration, is my favorite track among those included in the NASCAR Euro Series schedule. It may be a short track, but it’s unique and demanding, and it doesn’t let you relax for a second, since the laps are very fast. “I’ve always enjoyed driving at Brands Hatch and I can’t wait to be back on the track,” the Greek driver emphasized
He added: “Unfortunately, during the first two race weekends, the Saturday races didn’t go as we’d hoped, due to other competitors whose mistakes cost us significant points. But we have to look ahead. We’ve discussed this with the team, and we know exactly what we need to do this weekend. The goal remains clear, and we’ll do whatever it takes on the track to get the results that will allow us to achieve it.”
He concluded by saying: “I’m fully prepared and will do whatever it takes to secure a very good result in England. I’d like to thank the people who support my efforts, above all Costamare, who’s always by my side, my coach Alon Day, my trainer Paul Tyba, and of course my family and friends.”

At his favorite Brands Hatch Thomas Krasonis

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There is no doubt that this is the race with the largest and most passionate crowd among those that make up the NASCAR Euro Series schedule. We’re talking about the NASCAR GP UK, the third race of the season, which will be held, as is tradition, at the Brands Hatch circuit. And, of course, Thomas Krasonis is ready to give it his all at his favorite track.
The 2025 OPEN Class Champion of the NASCAR Euro Series is already in England for the third race weekend of 2026, at a track where he has many fond memories.
The three-day event in Great Britain features a variety of activities, with a special focus on the “roots” of NASCAR. The track, built in 1950, is 1,944 meters long and is characterized by its numerous technical turns. It is estimated that more than 60,000 spectators will be in the stands during the two-day race weekend!
After winning the OPEN title last season, Thomas Krasonis is competing in the V8GP class this season, driving the No. 13 Chevrolet Camaro for the championship-leading Belgian team, PK Carsport.
Costamare Shipping Company is a sponsor of Thomas Krasonis’s efforts in the NASCAR Euro Series.
The three-day schedule
The race schedule begins with free practice on Friday at noon. The first V8GP free practice session starts at 2 p.m., while the second free practice session will take place at 4:50 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule for the V8GP begins with qualifying at 10 a.m., and each driver will have the opportunity to complete two fast laps. The first race of the two-day event for the top category will start at 2:30 p.m. and will consist of 38 laps or 45 minutes plus one lap.
On Sunday, a Warm-Up is scheduled for 11 a.m., while the start of the second V8PG race will be at 2:35 p.m., lasting 38 laps or 45 minutes plus one lap. All times mentioned above are Greek time.
Just like last year, ANT1+ will bring its subscribers all the action from both Saturday’s and Sunday’s races, with commentary in Greek! At the same time, there will be live coverage via the official EuroNASCAR YouTube channel
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Krasonis: “We’re leaving France behind and getting ready for the next races”

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Thomas Krasonis could not hide his disappointment over what happened in Saturday’s race. “We knew it would be a difficult weekend because it was a new track for everyone. But unfortunately, things started off badly for us once again, through no fault of our own. When a driver like Jouffreau crashes into you almost without braking, you don’t have much time to react. Even so, however, we managed to react and, by setting the fastest lap, secure pole position for Sunday,” the 2025 OPEN Champion initially emphasized.
“On Sunday, I was overtaken twice early on, again through no fault of my own, as it was preceded by contact with O’Brien. But I quickly regained one position by passing Vittorio. After that, the gaps essentially stabilized for the remaining laps, and I couldn’t get back to the front, finishing second,” he added.
And he concluded: “We’re putting what happened in France behind us and focusing on the next race, at my favorite track, Brands Hatch. I would especially like to thank my sponsor, Costamare Shipping Company, which has stood by me for yet another year, supporting our efforts, as well as my family.”

First podium finish of the season for Thomas Krasonis

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Thomas Krasonis has secured his first podium finish of the season. The second race of the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series Championship was full of intense drama for the 2025 OPEN class champion, as for the second consecutive Saturday race, he was unable to celebrate a good result due to an accident caused by an opponent. However, just as happened in the season opener in Valencia, Sunday’s second race came along to close out the three-day weekend with a smile and a second-place finish!
On Saturday, the V8GP race was a… repeat of the season opener. As soon as the race started, Thomas, starting from second place, made a move and passed Paul Jouffreau, who three laps later crashed into Krasonis almost without braking, causing the two cars to collide and lose many positions. Thomas returned to the pits where the PK Carsport mechanics repaired the car so he could get back on the track. And so it was, with the 24-year-old setting the fastest lap of the race, which earned him pole position for Sunday. Unfortunately, however, he was unable to finish Saturday’s race and retired.
On Sunday, Krasonis started from pole position, but was hit by Jordan O’Brien; as a result, while trying to keep the car on the track, he lost two positions to his teammate, Vittorio Ghirelli, and Jouffreau. He soon managed to pass Ghirelli, but in the remaining laps he was unable to regain the lead, crossing the finish line in second place behind his French rival.
After the second race weekend, Thomas Krasonis is in 6th place in the V8GP standings with 104 points.
This season, Thomas Krasonis is competing in the V8GP class—formerly known as PRO—driving the No. 13 Chevrolet Camaro for the championship-leading Belgian team, PK Carsport.
Costamare Shipping Company is a sponsor of Thomas Krasonis’s efforts in the NASCAR Euro Series.

Krasonis: “New track, new challenge!”

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The return of the NASCAR GP France to the calendar is, in fact, something completely new for the vast majority of Championship participants. Of course, there are quite a few drivers who have raced at Paul Ricard, but in other racing formats and not with the “beasts” of the NASCAR Euro Series.
“The truth is that this is something completely new for all of us. Even though it’s one of the most famous tracks in the world, for us in the NASCAR Euro Series, Le Castellet is something new, and we’ll have to quickly learn its… secrets ahead of the very decisive second race weekend,” emphasized Thomas Krasonis.
He added: “The poor result in the first race at Valencia essentially makes it imperative that we secure good finishes from here on out, so that by the end of the season we can exclude the season-opener from our points tally. We’ve prepared very well, we’ve done track practice, and I believe that with the right approach and a fighting spirit, we’ll manage to leave France with the best possible result.”
He concluded by saying: “As was evident from the excellent response of the PK Carsport mechanics after the accident in the first race in Valencia, the team is capable of providing me with a very good car, even after such a severe accident. I will do whatever it takes to get the result. I would like to thank the people who support my efforts, above all Costamare, who are always by my side, and of course my family and friends.”

Thomas Krasonis is all set for the “challenge” at Paul Ricard

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It’s the second round of this season for Thomas Krasonis. The 2025 OPEN class champion in the NASCAR Euro Series is all set for the second race weekend of 2026, as he is already in France to compete in the race to be held at the legendary Paul Ricard circuit.
The NASCAR GP France returns after an eight-year hiatus, having last been held in 2018. This will be the first visit to the track at Le Castellet.
The three-day event in France features plenty of racing action as well as family-friendly activities. The track, built in 1970 and certified as “FIA Grade 1,” is characterized by its long straight, the 1.8-km “Mistral.” Following modifications made between 2000 and 2005, the track offers 247 possible configurations ranging from 828 meters to 5.858 km, which is its longest configuration.
The track is known for its distinctive red and blue run-off areas, which are constructed from a mixture of asphalt and tungsten, used in place of sand traps.
After winning the OPEN title last season, Thomas Krasonis is competing in the V8GP class this season, driving the No. 13 Chevrolet Camaro for the championship-leading Belgian team, PK Carsport.
Costamare Shipping Company is a sponsor of Thomas Krasonis’s efforts in the NASCAR Euro Series.

The race schedule
The race schedule begins with free practice on Friday at noon. The first V8GP free practice session starts at 4:20 p.m., while the second free practice session will take place at 7 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule for the V8GP begins with qualifying at 10:25 a.m., and each driver will have the opportunity to complete two fast laps. The first race of the two-day event for the top category will start at 2:40 p.m. and will consist of 13 laps or 45 minutes plus one lap.
On Sunday, a Warm-Up is scheduled for 9:20 a.m., while the start of the second V8PG race will be at 4:00 p.m., lasting 13 laps or 45 minutes plus one lap. All times mentioned above are Greek time.
Just like last year, ANT1+ will bring its subscribers all the action from both Saturday’s and Sunday’s races, with commentary in Greek! At the same time, there will be live coverage via the official EuroNASCAR YouTube channel

Krasonis: “We fought for the podium…”

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Thomas Krasonis was exhausted from the tremendous effort he put in during Sunday’s race in Valencia. “It was a very demanding process, but we need to make it clear that the fact I had tires in very good condition—due to what happened on Saturday—played a key role,” the 2025 OPEN Champion emphasized at the outset.
“The team did an excellent job working late into Saturday night to ensure the car was fully ready for Sunday’s race. And I’d like to thank them especially for that. I had no doubt about how good a team PK Carsport is, but under these difficult circumstances, it was important that we were able to have such a good car after Saturday’s violent crash. “It was impossible to avoid that particular incident on Saturday,” he added.
Regarding Sunday’s race, Thomas Krasonis said: “We got off to a good start, made four passes in the first one and a half laps, and thanks to the good tires, we were able to maintain a very strong pace. At the end of the race, we had an excellent lap time. I moved up to fourth place, but it was impossible to catch Nelson Piquet Jr. He’s a very experienced driver, and drivers like that rarely make mistakes. Lowe also had an excellent race, while there’s not much to say about Ghirelli. When you have two titles in the top category, you don’t make mistakes. And Vittorio didn’t make a single mistake either. The important thing is that we earned enough points on Sunday. I hope I don’t have another bad race until the playoffs, so that the result of Saturday’s race in Valencia is the one that won’t count toward my regular-season standings.”
And he concluded: “I would especially like to thank my sponsor, Costamare Shipping Company, which for yet another year stands by my side supporting our efforts, as well as my family.”

Thomas Krasonis came close to the podium in Valencia

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Thomas Krasonis came within a hair’s breadth of his first podium finish of the season in Sunday’s race at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia. The season opener of the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series was full of twists and turns for the 2025 OPEN class champion, as Saturday’s incident—which deprived him of the chance to celebrate a strong result— was followed by an excellent race on Sunday, in which he finished fourth.
On Saturday, the V8GP race was essentially over before it had even begun for the 24-year-old driver. Before the first lap was even complete, two race cars collided, causing them to veer onto the grass and subsequently crash uncontrollably into four other cars that were slightly ahead. One of them belonged to Thomas Krasonis, who, after some difficulty, managed to make it to the pits following the incident, where the PK Carsport mechanics were able to repair most of the damage within a few minutes. Krasonis returned to the track and tried to set a fast lap that would give him the chance to start from the front rows of the grid in Sunday’s race.
On Sunday, Krasonis started from 14th on the grid, but by the end of the first lap he had already gained four positions. He then drove both quickly and cautiously, and thanks to the retirements of Jouffreau and O’Brien, as well as the problems faced by Saturday’s winner, Gianmarco Ercoli, he made his way up to fourth place. However, the gap created by Vittorio Ghirelli, Garrett Lowe, and Nelson Piquet Jr. was such that, no matter how hard the Greek driver tried, he was unable to make it onto the podium. The winner was Krasonis’s teammate at PK Carsport, Vittorio Ghirelli, with Lowe in second and former Formula 1 driver Piquet Jr. in third. After the first two days of racing, Thomas Krasonis is in 7th place in the V8GP standings with 53 points.
This season, Thomas Krasonis is competing in the V8GP class—formerly known as PRO—driving the No. 13 Chevrolet Camaro for the championship-leading Belgian team, PK Carsport.
Costamare Shipping Company is a sponsor of Thomas Krasonis’s efforts in the NASCAR Euro Series.