P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s US Rally-Raid driver Seth Quintero takes on a new challenge – special stage rallying. Toyota’s GR Corolla RC2 is the weapon of choice for their ARA campaign in 2026. The 23-year-old driver will have Finnish co-driver Topi Luhtinen reading the notes while none other than Jonne Halttunen will manage the ARA programme. […]
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s US Rally-Raid driver Seth Quintero is transitioning to special stage rallying with the GR Corolla RC2 for their 2026 ARA campaign.
Seth Quintero, 23, will be accompanied by Finnish co-driver Topi Luhtinen and managed by Jonne Halttunen, the latest addition to TGR’s management team which includes Juha Kankkunen and Jari-Matti Latvala.
Halttunen, a two-time WRC Co-Driver Champion, will oversee the project and provide valuable insights from his WRC experience to support Quintero and Luhtinen in their new rallying endeavor.
Quintero’s background in Dakar racing will be tested as he transitions to the world of special stage rallying alongside his experienced co-driver Topi.
Exciting times lie ahead as Quintero and Luhtinen embark on this new challenge and work together to master the art of making pace notes for the ARA championship.
