Reigning champions Iván Ares and José Pintor took maximum points from the Rali do Cocido

i20 R5 crews take wins on three events

i20 R5 customer teams took victory in three different national championship events last weekend, as series across Europe began their 2018 seasons.

In Spain, reigning champions Iván Ares and José Pintor took maximum points from the Rali do Cocido, the opening round of the Spanish Tarmac Championship.

The pairing wasted no time in establishing themselves at the front of the rally with two fastest times at the start of the rally. Despite dropping momentarily to third overall, they immediately rebounded, regaining one position as they took the three points on offer for the winning the TC Plus power stage. Four more stage wins followed before the close of the rally, sealing a fantastic victory.

Link: Hyundai Motorsport