TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC (TGR W2RC) remains firmly in the fight for podium positions after Stage 2 of the BP Ultimate Rally Raid Portugal, the penultimate round of the 2025 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).

The second stage was the longest of the rally at 429 km, starting from Grândola in Portugal, crossing into Spain through mountainous terrain, and finishing in the historic walled city of Cáceres. The route included sandy forest tracks, narrow bridges, and tight gates, demanding exceptional precision and endurance from all crews.

• Lucas Moraes / Armand Monleón (#203 GR Hilux EVO)
  The pair started the day second overall but lost time with an early puncture and difficult dusty conditions. Despite this, they delivered consistency and finished fifth on Stage 2, holding third place overall.

• Henk Lategan / Brett Cummings (#202 GR Hilux EVO)
  After leading overnight, their day was filled with setbacks: two punctures, a broken driveshaft, and an off-course incident. Despite the troubles, their determination carried them to eighth on the stage. They now sit fifth overall, less than two minutes from the podium.

• Seth Quintero / Andrew Short (#204 GR Hilux EVO)
  Starting 25th after a 100-minute delay on Wednesday, Quintero and Short powered back with a strong performance. Fighting through dust, they secured fourth place on Stage 2 and remain determined to climb further.

Looking ahead, Stage 3 on Friday will cover 308 km around Badajoz (Spain), offering another opportunity for the GR Hilux EVO crews to push for stage wins and strengthen their bid for an overall victory.

Quotes

Henk Lategan:
“It was a tricky day for us. We had multiple issues, but we managed to keep going. We’ll reset and aim for a stronger Stage 3.”

Lucas Moraes:
“Despite a puncture and dust problems, we’re still in a strong position. The fight is on, and we’ll keep pushing.”

Seth Quintero:
“It was a great comeback. Starting 25th was tough with all the dust, but we made up good ground and scored valuable points.”