First successful test with the Honda TCR for Squadra Martino

Argentina-based Squadra Martino spent one day of testing at the Autódromo Oscar Cabalén in Alta Gracia, Córdoba.
This was the first time the team managed by Sebastián Martino had the opportunity to test the two Honda Civic Type R cars it will run in the inaugural season of the TCR South America championship.
Facundo Ardusso, double champion of the Argentine Súper TC2000 in 2017 and 2018 and recent winner of the race in San Nicolás, was one of the drivers who sat at the wheel of the Civic TCR. He was joined by Juan Angel ‘Colo’ Rosso, Ardusso’s teammate in Súper TC2000 for the Honda official team.

“The test went really well. We have been actually surprised by the car’s excellent behaviour on a track that we know very well. We have been able to collect a lot of data that we will analyse in the next days. It has been a positive first step and we sincerely thank Ardusso and Rosso for their cooperation,” Martino said.

“The Honda Civic TCR provides very nice feelings. Lap after lap I have been able to familiarise with the car, the steering, the brakes and all the buttons on the wheel that give you the possibility to configure a lot of things. I have been surprised by the engine performance; it’s very powerful. But I also liked the aerodynamics. All in all, I liked a lot to drive this car,” commented Ardusso.

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