Andorran Drivers De la Casa and Gil Claim Podiums at Alcover Hill Climb Opener
Joan Gil secures second overall and subcategory win, while Gerard de la Casa takes second in touring cars with a Ford Fiesta, finishing fourth in the 2026 Catalan Mountain Championship launch.
Key Points
- Joan Gil finishes 2nd overall and wins CM Promoció subcategory at Alcover hill climb.
- Gerard de la Casa takes 2nd in touring cars with Ford Fiesta, 4th overall.
- Event marks opening round of 2026 Catalan Mountain Championship on March 30.
- De la Casa posts fastest time in final run but misses class win due to earlier performance.
Andorran drivers Gerard de la Casa and Joan Gil secured podium finishes at the Alcover hill climb, the opening round of the 2026 Catalan Mountain Championship.
Joan Gil, representing ACA Club, claimed second place overall and victory in the CM Promoció subcategory. De la Casa took second in the touring car class with his Ford Fiesta, finishing fourth in the overall standings.
The ninth edition of the event took place on 30 March in Alcover. De la Casa set strong times from practice despite a minor off-track excursion. In the first competitive run, he improved further to secure fourth overall and second in touring cars, positioning him on the podium. He pushed harder in the second and final run, posting the fastest time of the day in that leg and beating Jordi Gaig in their category duel. However, Gaig's stronger first-run performance held him off for the class win.
Gil's outright runner-up spot highlighted Andorran strength in the opener. The next round is set for Sant Mateu in April.
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