{"id":52466,"date":"2026-07-24T11:47:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=52466"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:15:55","slug":"after-a-20-year-hiatus-this-maserati-trofeo-v8-returns-to-competition-and-wins-its-very-first-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/maserati\/apres-20-ans-dabsence-cette-maserati-trofeo-v8-reprend-la-competition-et-gagne-des-sa-premiere-course\/","title":{"rendered":"After a 20-year hiatus, this Maserati Trofeo V8 is back in competition\u2014and wins its very first race"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Like many British drivers, Mike Hilton got his start at the Caterham Academy in 2020. This program is renowned across the Channel for training amateur drivers in a highly competitive environment.\u00a0After several seasons behind the wheel of the small Caterhams, Hilton decided to make a complete change of pace by joining the championship in 2023. Alfa Romeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hilton and the 4C Revolution in the Alfa Romeo Championship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

His arrival did not go unnoticed. Rather than choosing a traditional Alfa 156 GTA, GTV, or Giulietta, he entered the race with an Alfa Romeo 4C\u2014a first for the series in 2023.\u00a0Since then, his choice has set a trend, and other highly tuned models\u2014such as Jack Berry\u2019s\u2014have further strengthened the small sports car\u2019s presence in the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Alfaracer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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