Botelho hits the big time on first ERC Rally2 run

Not only did the São Miguel resident score outright ERC points on his first start in the series driving a Rally2 car, he also moved to the top of the Azorean championship standings.

Afterwards, the rising star said: “I am very happy, it was a difficult rally for me for the first time on these stages with the R5, but my co-driver, my team, everyone did a great job and I enjoyed it a lot and I enjoyed very much to drive this car.”

With Rui Raimundo alongside, Botelho drove his Škoda Fabia R5 to ninth overall, two positions behind fellow islander Luís Rego.

Rego said: “We are happy, it was a good result for our championship and it’s always a pleasure to be here and have this big event back, it’s amazing.”

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