GT7 Daily Races Week 21: Monza Time Trial with De Tomaso Mangusta

The Temple of Speed is back, and this time GT7 pairs Monza with the De Tomaso Mangusta on Sport Hard tyres. Running from May 21st to June 4th, this Time Trial is all about commitment, smooth driving, and managing a classic car that can become very unstable if you push too aggressively. The current world record sits at a 2:04.172, which already tells you how competitive this event is.

Monza and the Mangusta

Monza might look simple because of the long straights, but the lap is heavily dependent on momentum and clean exits. The first chicane is one of the biggest challenges because the Mangusta moves around a lot under braking, especially over the curbs.

The Lesmos and Ascari reward smooth steering inputs and patience rather than aggressive driving. If you overdrive the entry, you’ll lose speed all the way down the following straights. Parabolica is equally important because the exit speed completely shapes the next lap.

The Sport Hard tyres keep the car manageable, but there’s still enough movement that precision matters. The Mangusta rewards balance and rhythm much more than late braking and aggressive corrections.

Final Thoughts

This is one of those Time Trials where consistency is everything. You don’t need one heroic corner, you need a clean and controlled lap from start to finish.

If you’re willing to spend some time learning the car’s behaviour, this combination becomes surprisingly enjoyable, and putting together a strong lap around Monza in a classic car like this is incredibly satisfying.