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Santero Delivers BMW’s First Turismo Carretera Win in Chaotic Viedma Round

The victory avenges his El Calafate disqualification, lifting him to 47 points behind leader Jonatan Castellano.

Overview

  • Starting from pole, Julián Santero controlled the 25-lap final and defended the lead through four restarts in a field that swelled to 58 cars.
  • Mauricio Lambiris finished second and Elio Craparo third, both in Ford Mustangs, after Lambiris overtook Craparo late in the race.
  • The event featured numerous incidents and safety-car periods, including Agustín Canapino’s retirement and an engine fire that forced Thomas Ricciardi to abandon.
  • Santero’s triumph marked his 10th career TC victory and made him one of the few drivers to win with four different marques.
  • After two rounds, Jonatan Castellano leads the standings with 70 points, with Santero on 47, and the next race is scheduled for March 28–29 in Centenario, Neuquén.