March 22nd marked the official start of a new chapter for Emanuele Rossetti and Team EMA#85 in the Moto Live Show and SB Corse Championship at Borgo Ticino. Debutting in the Rookie class, adaptability and grit were put to test right away.
Under championship rules, all riders share grid positions based purely on qualifying lap times regardless of trophy affiliation. Only post-race are standings separated to award winners in each subcategory and split SB Corse riders from Moto Live Show competitors.
Prior to the weekend, our track experience at Borgo Ticino was limited to a few wet laps in December with half the layout closed. Yet, step-by-step progress over Saturday and Sunday was remarkable.
Starting with 1'12"741 (P3 Rookie) in Free Practice, times dropped to 1'09"104 (P2 Rookie), before hitting a brilliant **1'07"380** in qualifying—snatching **Rookie Pole Position** and earning promotion into the top grid!
Starting alongside experienced Talent / MotoLive 4T riders brought high intensity. Despite an early scare and near-crash on lap one, Emanuele kept his composure to mount a thrilling recovery drive.
Clocking a best lap of **1'06"598**, Emanuele crossed the line in **3rd Place Overall** in Moto Live 4T (just 4.5s behind winner Cantoni), claiming our first hardware on debut.
In Race 2, Emanuele attacked right from the lights. Running consistent high 1'06s and low 1'07s across all 10 laps, he kept intense pressure on the race leader.
Closing the gap to just +2"126 at the chequered flag, Emanuele secured **2nd Place Overall** in Moto Live 4T, establishing himself as a top contender for the season.
A Rookie Pole Position, 3rd and 2nd overall finishes on debut make GP1 a resounding success for Team EMA#85. The journey in Moto Live Show has just begun!
Full throttle always! ✊🏁