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André Martínez Captures First Caminos del Inca Title in Arequipa

The 28-year-old sealed the weeklong rally by managing a late lead to finish in 13:10:34 with co-driver Matías Aranguren.

Overview

  • Racing for Team Tracusa Racing in a Ford Fiesta Rally3, Martínez and Aranguren completed five stages and 12 counted specials after some sections were suspended or canceled.
  • He began the final day 9:24 ahead of Richard Palomino, chose to start first to set reference times, and secured the overall win by about seven minutes.
  • Official timing lists Martínez first at 13:10:34, Palomino second, and Carlos Castro third, with Raúl Orlandini in fourth.
  • The rally concluded at Parque Mayta Cápac in Arequipa, where Martínez celebrated with family and dedicated the victory to his team, parents, and sponsors.
  • This marked Martínez’s fourth Caminos del Inca since starting rallying in 2021, building on recent international experience in WRC3 events.