Gautam Singhania secures a podium finish in Le Castellet

Mumbai: Indian business tycoon Gautam Singhania on Saturday secured a podium finish when he grabbed the third place at the prestigious Ferrari event - Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015 in Le Castellet, France.

He finished third in Race 1 of the Coppa Shell category. He was placed fourth overall in the championship with 52 points and will climb up the table with this win.

The Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015 started in April at Monza, Italy where Singhania secured a double podium finish followed by another podium at Budapest, Hungary last month. He is representing India and is endorsed by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI).

Commenting on his win, Singhania said, "It is yet another proud moment for me to secure a podium finish in Race 1 at the fourth round of the Ferrari Challenge in Le Castellet, France. It has been a great start for me to this prestigious Ferrari event as I look forward to slowly move up the overall standings and have set my sights on The World Finals 2015 in December."

The entire season comprises 15 races with two races a weekend.

Singhania raced with the renowned Swiss team Kessel Racing, which has registered numerous wins. Former F1 driver and current GT driver Andrea Motermini is his coach for the entire season.