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El Rally Tierras Altas de Lorca 2024 ha sido el estreno de Alejandro Cachón y Borja Rozada en el Supercampeonato de España de Rallyes a bordo del Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, siendo la primera vez que la nueva montura competía en tierra y que Alejandro era el encargado de pilotarla. Aun así, el coche no ha podido responder mejor y la adaptación de Cachón al coche y a su nuevo copiloto ha sido brillante.
La jornada del viernes comenzó con el shakedown y el tramo de calificación en el que Cachón y Rozada marcaron el mejor tiempo, lo que les permitió elegir el orden de salida para la etapa del sábado. El día comenzaba con la incertidumbre de la meteorología, protagonista en algunos sectores de los tramos ya que el terreno era bastante deslizante. El primer bucle terminaba con el equipo de Teo Martín Motorsport en tercera posición de la general a +6.1 del primero. Con el TC3 llegó el primer scratch de la temporada con el Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 para la dupla de Cachón y Rozada. Sin embargo, cuando iban a salir al TC4 comenzó a llover, lo que les hizo distanciarse de la lucha por el liderato. Tras la neutralización del TC5, el equipo Teo Martín Motorsport marcaba el segundo mejor tiempo en el T6 (TC+), apretando aún más el top 3 de la clasificación general. Finalmente un nuevo scratch en el penúltimo tramo T7 permitía a Alejandro Cachón y a Borja Rozada aferrarse al segundo cajón del podio. Terminaba así un desafiante rally Tierras Altas de Lorca en el que el estado de la tierra y la lluvia tuvieron un papel determinante . Ha sido un rally muy trabajado por parte de todo el equipo Teo Martín Motorsport como el de Toyota Gazoo Racing Spain, que ha dado como resultado este segundo puesto.  Alejandro Cachón (PILOTO): «Estoy muy contento con este rally. El resultado es muy bueno, el coche ha funcionado perfecto, y todo el equipo ha puesto toda su energía en que nos pudiésemos salir de aquí con nuestro primer podio de la temporada. Nos habría encantado ganar, pero creo que este es el camino a seguir. Pronto vendrán las victorias. Gracias a Toyota España, a Teo Martín Motorsport y a Alvemaco por el apoyo. Ya tengo la mente puesta en el Rally Sierra Morena”
Brilliant debut of Alejandro Cachón and Borja Rozada in their first appearance with the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 in the Tierras Altas de Lorca rally
The Rally Tierras Altas de Lorca 2024 has been the debut of Alejandro Cachón and Borja Rozada in the Spanish Rally Superchampionship aboard the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, being the first time that the new car competed on gravel and that Alejandro was in charge of driving it. Even so, the car could not have responded better and Cachón’s adaptation to the car and his new co-driver was brilliant.
Friday’s day began with the shakedown and the qualifying stage in which Cachón and Rozada set the best time, which allowed them to choose the starting order for Saturday’s stage. The day began with the uncertainty of the weather, protagonist in some sectors of the sections as the terrain was quite slippery. The first loop ended with the Teo Martin Motorsport team in third place overall at +6.1 of the first. With TC3 came the first scratch of the season with the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 for the duo of Cachón and Rozada. However, when they were about to start TC4 it began to rain, which made them distance themselves from the fight for the lead. After the neutralization of TC5, the Teo Martin Motorsport team set the second best time in T6 (TC+), further tightening the top 3 of the overall standings. Finally a new scratch in the penultimate section T7 allowed Alejandro Cachón and Borja Rozada to cling to the second step of the podium. Thus ended a challenging rally Tierras Altas de Lorca in which the state of the land and the rain had a decisive role. It has been a very hard work rally by the entire team Teo Martin Motorsport and Toyota Gazoo Racing Spain, which has resulted in this second place. Alejandro Cachón (DRIVER): «I am very happy with this rally. The result is very good, the car has worked perfectly, and the whole team has put all their energy in that we could leave here with our first podium of the season. We would have loved to win, but I think this is the way forward. Soon the wins will come. Thanks to Toyota Spain, Teo Martin Motorsport and Alvemaco for the support. My mind is already set on the Sierra Morena Rally». Borja Rozada (CO-DRIVER): «Very happy with the first podium of the year, it was very important to start with a result like this and also taking some points in the TC+. Thankful as always to the team, Toyota Spain and Teo Martin Motorsport. The car has behaved fantastically only that we had a bit of bad luck when we caught the rain in the fourth stage of the morning that in the end is what has prevented us from fighting for the victory». Teo Martín (TEAM MANAGER): «I am very happy with the role played by Alejandro and Borja. It is the first time they were in the car and that we tested the car on gravel, and the truth is that it has adapted very well to him and the team. I want to thank Toyota for the wonderful car they have made and for the support they are giving us. I think Alejandro, Borja and the car will give us a lot of joy this season. It was a pity about the rain in the TC4 section because otherwise I think the end would have been very disputed with Jose Antonio and Pepe but we leave Lorca with a good feling and looking forward to Sierra Morena». Already with an eye on the next appointment of the Superchampionship, the 41st edition of the Rallye Sierra Morena to be held from 5 to 7 April. CLASIFICACIÓN FINAL RALLY TIERRAS ALTAS DE LORCA
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