Ares’ SS3 Spin Hands García the TER – Tour European Rally Crown
Santi García and co-driver Néstor Casal claimed a commanding victory at the 30th Rallye de A Coruña, the thrilling opener for the 2026 TER – Tour European Rally and TER Historic series. Driving their Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, the duo topped the TER overall podium, fending off fierce competition.
The TER overall results:
* 1st: Santi García – Néstor Casal (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2)
* 2nd: Diego Varela – José Vieitez (Hyundai i20 Rally2)
* 3rd: Adrián Díaz – Diego Rodríguez (Toyota GR Yaris RZ)
Drama unfolded for multiple TER rally winner Iván Ares and co-driver Borja Rozada on their Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. Ares dominated, winning 10 of 11 special stages as the fastest driver overall, but an off-road excursion and spin in SS3 dropped them to a frustrating 4th place overall.
In TER Historic, Santiago and Mateo Permuy sealed a flawless win aboard their BMW, rounding out their debut round.
TER organizer and promoter Luca Grilli said: “A strong start to the 11th TER season, following our late-January TER Promo Event at Arctic Lapland Rally. This weekend’s 30th Rallye de A Coruña launched TER – Tour European Rally and TER Historic 2026 amid the stunning backdrop of A Coruña and Galicia. Thank you to the Rally organisers for allowing Galicia to return to our series.”
Full Rallye de A Coruña classifications
Nestled on Galicia’s rugged Atlantic coast—known as “Finisterre,” the end of the world to ancient Romans—A Coruña blends Celtic heritage, fresh seafood like pulpo a la gallega (octopus Galician-style), and lively festivals. Its iconic Tower of Hercules, the world’s oldest lighthouse, watched over the rally’s high-speed action.
Upcoming TER Action:
* April 10-12: Central Machine Hire Otago Rally (New Zealand) – TER Series, the World Series of TER Round 1
* April 24-26: Rally Poreč (Croatia) – TER – Tour European Rally Round 2
Stay tuned for more TER excitement!