Andorran Joan Vinyes Clinches Toyota GR Cup Spain Senior Title at Navarra
The 32-year-old driver mathematically claimed the crown in the series' fifth round, fending off rivals amid challenges. His team now eyes a strong finale at Jarama.
Key Points
- Joan Vinyes secured senior category title with second-place finish at Circuit de Navarra.
- Overcame gearbox issue on Saturday and held second on Sunday despite safety car and tyre problems.
- Backed by Andbank and Toyota Motors Andorra; strengthens second in overall standings.
- Son Joan Vinyes Jr. finished 8th and 10th after clashes and troubles.
Andorran driver Joan Vinyes secured the senior category title in the Toyota GR Cup Spain with a second-place finish at the Navarra circuit.
The 32-year-old, backed by Andbank and Toyota Motors Andorra, earned enough points during the series' fifth round at the Circuit de Navarra in Los Arcos to claim the crown mathematically. The event wrapped up on Sunday, leaving just one race at the Jarama circuit near Madrid at the end of the month.
Vinyes also bolstered his second position in the overall standings heading into the finale. A gearbox issue sidelined him early on Saturday after starting third, but he recovered on Sunday by holding second from the start. He fended off challenges amid a safety car period and late tyre pressure problems to cross the line in that spot.
His son, Joan Vinyes Jr., endured a tough weekend, placing eighth on Saturday and 10th on Sunday. The younger racer battled session troubles and a first-lap clash with rivals that cost positions, though he clawed back some ground post-safety car.
The Vinyes Dabad team departs Navarra as senior champions, setting sights on a strong Jarama finish.
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