Nil Solans Wins Opening Round of Andbank GSeries 2025-2026 Ice Racing

Nil Solans secured victory in the premier category to lead the Andbank GSeries 2025-2026 ice racing championship after its opening round at the Circuit Andorra-Pas de la Casa on Saturday night.

The driver from Matadepera, a former Junior WRC and WRC3 champion, delivered a commanding performance in the updated Giand 4x4 from PCR Sport. He dominated qualifying and Final A, finishing ahead of Andorran Albert Llovera, who won Final B, and reigning champion Sito Español on the podium.

The event introduced the Rally3 class for all-wheel-drive cars, which integrated smoothly into the series. Gil Membrado, the 18-year-old from Olost and recent Spanish Rally Terra champion—or CERT titleholder according to some reports—claimed his first win here in a Ford Fiesta Rally3. He finished ahead of Jesús Jiménez and Daniel Alonso, both making their debuts at the circuit.

Kartcross expanded this season into an open format with higher participation. Ares Lahoz and David Cordero shared the spotlight, winning Final A and Final B respectively in what amounted to a team one-two. They joined 2022 WTCR champion Mikel Azcona on the podium in his ice racing debut.

The Side by Side category delivered intense action and strong turnout. Juan Antonio Conesa took Final A to lead early, with Maxime Emery winning Final B. Debutant Dani Solà placed fourth, followed by Eduardo García in the top spots.

The opener brought elite drivers, fresh talent, and next-generation vehicles to the ice, launching the pre-Christmas campaign on a high note.