Overview
- The Ford Mustang of Mauricio Lambiris ignited during the mandatory refuelling stop at the Desafío de las Estrellas on Sunday, August 2, 2026, after a reported fuel spill contacted a hot brake component.
- Lambiris exited the car on his own and no one suffered physical injuries because mechanics wore flame-resistant suits and safety crews used extinguishers to control the flames.
- Race control activated ACTC safety protocols, deployed the safety car and temporarily closed the pit lane, and Lambiris's car was withdrawn and retired from the event.
- The incident was followed later in the race by another fuel-handling mishap when a fuel canister briefly remained attached to Diego De Carlo’s Camaro, raising wider concern about refuelling equipment and procedures.
- The ACTC investigation will examine the spill, the portable fuel-transfer process and equipment standards, and its findings could prompt rule or equipment changes to pit-lane refuelling in Turismo Carretera.