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Turismo Carretera Opens 2026 in El Calafate as Mercedes Returns and BMW Joins the Grid

New German entries follow two seasons of technical overhaul to Nueva Generación cars.

Overview

  • Seven marques race together for the first time since 1937: Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Torino, Toyota, Mercedes‑Benz and BMW.
  • A record entry was reported at 56 cars, reduced to 55 after a transport truck fire destroyed Nicolás Trosset’s car.
  • Mercedes is run by Maquin Parts with Otto Fritzler and Diego Azar, while Fispa Corse with Ambrogio fields BMW M4s for Julián Santero and Kevin Candela.
  • Eleven drivers debut in TC at El Calafate, including Rosario’s Thomas Ricciardi and 17‑year‑old champion Marcos Dianda.
  • The weekend features group qualifying on Saturday and three TC series on Sunday before the final, with the season reportedly set for 15 rounds.