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Superstars: Kristoffersson joins Petri Corse

As the official SUPERSTARS INTERNATIONAL SERIES collective test took-off today at Monza, another new addition to the series has been announced - Johan Kristoffersson will race with Petri Corse full-time this season.

The eagle-eyed Swede, who cruised to double Italian and International titles in 2012, is set to defend his crown on a Porsche Panamera S, a completely revamped car fielded by Simone Petri and his squad. Petri will also line-up two Porsche 997 racers in the GTSPRINT INTERNATIONAL SERIES.

The German-built racecar will be back on-track after 2010, when Fabrizio Giovanardi scored four wins in a sensational debut. Kristoffersson is set to be paired by another Panamera driven by Massimiliano Fantini, who also lined-up for testing in an effort to fully-develop the car for the season's start, set at the northern Italian venue on the 7th of April.

"I kept my promise! - said Team Manager Simone Petri - we're working really hard to make the car very competitive. Monza is our second test after Cremona, where we had focused on the set-up. Now we also have to work on the engine although the car is expect to perform better on the most technical circuits - we know it won't be easy here at Monza. After his first laps, we also asked Kristoffersson for some advice".

"It's definitely a new challenge - said Kristoffersson - I liked how the team works immediately as they're very professional and straightforward. In the last few days we worked on the seat and pedal fittings. It won't be easy to have an opinion after just a few laps but I think I'll definitely have some fun this season. Now we are getting focused in preparing for the first race which is really close. I will try the best I can to defend my title" .