Ángel Bello Takes the Lead in the Las Palmas Provincial Mountain Championship
In an exciting turn of events, Ángel Bello has stepped up significantly in the Las Palmas Provincial Mountain Championship following a stunning performance at the latest race in Betancuria. The talented driver from Tenerife, who is the reigning champion of the regional category, not only clinched a crucial victory but also earned a bonus for participating in previous races across Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. This pivotal win has allowed him to ascend in the rankings, overtaking the former leader, Iván Armas, in Category 1.
The Current Standings
Bello’s victory places him seven points ahead of Armas, who was notably absent from the Betancuria event organized by clubs such as Tibiabín, Betan, Fuertemotor, and Adael. This absence has positioned him firmly in second place in the championship standings. Meanwhile, José Manuel González is trailing closely behind as he secured a second-place finish in Betancuria with his Porsche 991.1 GT3, solidifying his spot in third place.
In fourth, we find Gustavo Bolaños, who faced mechanical issues with his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII yet managed to finish fifth in this crucial race. Completing the top five in Category 1 is Alexis Santana, driving his Renault 5 GT Turbo. Alejandro Suárez and Juan Lorenzo Fernández, both behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, are closely following the leaders, adding to the competitive spirit of the series.
Category Insights
Switching gears to Category 2, Carlos Alexis Ramos is leading the way, propelled by a solid mix of results – including one victory and two second-place finishes alongside a participation bonus. In Category 3, Guillermo Évora has claimed the top position, thanks to his consistent performance throughout the year, ahead of René Santana.
Highlights from the Historic Trophy
In addition to the main categories, the Historic Trophy (HPF) has seen intense competition as well. Miguel Quintino maintains his lead in Group HPF160, securing a second-place finish in Betancuria with his iconic BMW M3 E30. The victory in this event went to Daniel Peña with his BMW E36, who leapfrogged to second place in the overall championship standings.
In Group HPF220, Javier Castro continues to hold the leadership position despite finishing seventh in the recent race. Adrián Betancor took home the golden trophy with a win in his Toyota Corolla GT AE82, undoubtedly shaking up the standings.
Regularity Trophy Updates
Looking at the Regularity Trophy – Car Home Services, the top standings remained unchanged. In the Regularity Sport category, José Manuel Martín and Sonia Castellano, in their BMW 635 CSI, narrowed the gap to leaders Javier Marrero and Isabel Reyes. The brothers Santiago and Darío Perera emerged victorious in the Regularity Intermedia with their Seat 124. In the Regularity category, the winning duo was José Onésimo Rodríguez and Jonay Rodríguez, navigating their Renault R12 Gordini to success.
The ongoing Las Palmas Provincial Mountain Championship is proving to be a season of thrilling twists and turns, keeping both competitors and fans on the edge of their seats. As Ángel Bello rallies his way to the top, the competitive atmosphere remains palpable, with eager anticipation for the upcoming challenges and races that lie ahead.
