De Andrés and Leonov in TCR Ibérico title fight

Gonzalo De Andrés and Evgenii Leonov will fight for the TCR Ibérico title Sunday at Jerez de la Frontera.
Driving his SMC Junior Motorsport Peugeot 308, De Andrés scored a double victory in the series’ previous round at Jarama and so took the leadership in the standings, with a margin of 14 points over Leonov (Volcano Motorsport, CUPRA) when 50 points are on offer in the final event.

“I’m not thinking to the advantage I have, because until the chequered flag is shown anything can happen,” said De Andrés. “I know very well the circuit of Jerez and have good memories of the results I have achieved there. Obviously, Leonov is my main competitor, but the entry of Nicola Baldan will raise the level of the competition. My goal is clear: winning both races and clinching the title!”

“I love the circuit of Jerez and I am confident I can be more competitive there than I was in Jarama. I think I can fight for the title until the bitter end, but it will be a close fight in both races,” Leonov retorted.

The third title contender is De Andrés’ teammate Juan Francisco Gastañaga who races in a CUPRA and has a gap of 20 points from the leader.
A late addition to the series was Rodrigo Almeida from Mozambique, who will be driving the second Volkswagen Golf GTI entered by Élite Motorsport alongside Baldan’s.

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