Richards and Rovelo win the GTM Pro1 in León

At the Autódromo de León, Emiliano Richards secured MG's first victory in the 2024 season of the Súper Copa Roshfrans. Starting from pole, Richards led confidently, withstanding pressure from Alex de Alba in the final minutes until the rain forced the race to be halted, sealing his victory. Richards expressed his satisfaction with the result, highlighting the team's effort to achieve this long-awaited triumph.

Alex de Alba, despite finishing second, acknowledged Richards' skill and expressed optimism for the next race. Mario Domínguez completed the podium and highlighted his team's chances for Sunday's race.

Rovelo Shines in the Second GTM Pro1 Race

The second GTM Pro1 race, held on Sunday, August 25, witnessed a dominant performance by Rubén Rovelo. From the early laps, Rovelo overtook Rubén García Jr., who had started on pole. Rovelo handled the challenging León track with precision, maintaining the lead until the end. García Jr. mentioned that the lack of power in his car prevented him from regaining the position, but he was satisfied with the points earned for the championship. Irwin Vences completed the podium, highlighting his team's effort to secure a top-three finish.

Gerónimo de Yturbe Takes the Lead in GTM Light

In the GTM Light category, Gerónimo de Yturbe was the standout, winning both races over the weekend. In the first race, a yellow flag allowed Yturbe to close the gap on Tyson Ibarra, who was leading at the time, and take the lead to secure his first win of the season. In the second race, Yturbe repeated his performance and unofficially positioned himself as the championship leader. Arturo Bojorquez and Tyson Ibarra completed the podium in the first race, while Edwin Arenas and Rafael Vallina Jr. joined Yturbe on the podium in the second race.

María José Rodríguez Takes Victory in Tractocamiones

In the Tractocamiones category, María José Rodríguez made history by securing her first victory at the wheel of the Foton No. 7 of Grupo Forza at the Autódromo de León. Rodríguez expressed her excitement at achieving this long-awaited milestone. Juan Cantú and Santiago Tovar completed the podium, although Tovar expressed disappointment at losing valuable points in the championship race.

Victories for González and Sánchez in F5

Iván González secured victory in the Pro 1 category of F5, highlighting the support he received from his team. In Pro 2, Ricardo Sánchez climbed to the top step of the podium, celebrating the win with the large crowd present at the Autódromo de León. Both drivers expressed satisfaction with the performance of their vehicles and the work done by their teams.

Next Race

The next round of the Súper Copa Roshfrans will take place on September 8 at the Autódromo Francisco Villa in Chihuahua. This event will be crucial in determining positions before the final rounds of the season. Drivers like Emiliano Richards and Rubén Rovelo will aim to solidify their championship standings, while others will look to close the gap in the overall rankings.