The Wolf Academy’s development program continues full throttle. After the inaugural tests at Binetto, Wolf Racing Cars’ young talents returned to the track on Wednesday, February 11, and Friday, February 13 at Varano de’ Melegari, tackling two intense days on the technical Emilia-Romagna circuit dedicated to Riccardo Paletti.
The program split the drivers into two groups: four on track Wednesday, three on Friday, maximizing individual seat time and allowing each driver to focus on specific aspects of driving and setup of the Wolf GB08 Raiden in preparation for the 2026 Italian Sport Prototypes Championship.
Wednesday’s session took place under wet conditions, a particularly formative challenge for the young drivers. On the damp track, Polish driver Iwo Beszterda set the fastest lap ahead of Czech driver Richard Sopuch. Beyond raw lap times, both focused on mastering grip management, braking sensitivity, and reading the track as it evolved and dried.
Friday brought completely different conditions: dry asphalt and more favorable temperatures allowed the team to concentrate on optimizing car balance and chasing outright performance. Andrea Dell’Edera was the quickest, edging out Filippo Pola after a tightly contested session.
Beyond the lap times, the technical staff maintained the structured program: long-run simulations, start procedure drills, tire management, and refining the driver-engineer communication loop. A well-planned approach that reinforces Wolf Racing Cars’ commitment to developing drivers both technically and mentally.
“I’m really happy with the work we did in the wet,” commented Iwo Beszterda. “It wasn’t an easy condition, but that’s exactly why it was so important to understand the car better and improve my feel. With the team, we’re building something solid ahead of the championship.”
Andrea Dell’Edera added: “Friday was a big step forward in the dry. Lap times are just a consequence—what matters is the feeling, which grows lap after lap. The Academy is putting us in the best possible position for the first race.”
Summing up, Giovanni Bellarosa said: “These tests confirm the value of the Wolf Academy project. Seeing the drivers work professionally, adapt to different conditions, and grow quickly is the most important takeaway. Our goal is not just to train fast drivers, but to build complete professionals. We’re on the right track.”
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