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MOORE, DROUGHT, QUEIROZ, VAZQUEZ, HOBEIKA Excel at Iberian Supercars Opener

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May 21, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JEMMA MOORE charged through the field in Race 1 after inheriting the Ginetta from Castro, moving from fifth to second in GTX before a post-race penalty. She secured a promoted second-place finish in Race 2.
  • NICOLE DROUGHT rebounded from brake failures and retirement in Race 1 with a stunning recovery drive in Race 2, running 2:00 laps to climb to GTX AM podium on her series debut.
  • FRANCISCA QUEIROZ dominated BMW M2 Cup with two flawless victories, climbing from 27th to 17th overall in Race 1 and maintaining composure through pit cycles and traffic as a solo driver.
  • ALBA VAZQUEZ adapted quickly to new Ligier JS2R machinery after switching from McLaren, recovering from early setbacks to secure fifth and fourth in GTX across both races at Portimão.
  • STEPHANIE HOBEIKA impressed on GT debut with consecutive sixth-place GTX finishes, improving throughout practice while gaining valuable experience battling through tightly-packed groups in both races.

UPCOMING:

  • Iberian Supercars Round 2 at Circuito del Jarama, June 5-7, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

JEMMA MOORE NICOLE DROUGHT FRANCISCA QUEIROZ ALBA VAZQUEZ STEPHANIE HOBEIKA

bmw m2 cup, gtx, gtx am

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com