MARTA GARCIA Returns to Competition with Prototype Debut at Spa

August 25, 2026

• MARTA GARCIA made her prototype debut at Spa-Francorchamps in the Ligier JS P4, immediately demonstrating wet-weather pace with P5 qualifying despite limited practice running caused by technical issues and multiple red flags interrupting fast laps.
• The inaugural F1 Academy champion showed adaptability in new machinery, posting competitive lap times in tricky conditions before Race 1 ended without her getting a stint due to mechanical failure.
• GARCIA fought through Sunday’s fog-delayed Race 2 start, losing positions due to straight-line speed deficit before executing extended opening stint. Team pit-stop penalty relegated the #33 Petrogold entry to P9 finish.
• Weekend marked significant step in GARCIA’s endurance racing ambitions after inactive 2026 following Iron Dames program scaling down. Previous Ligier European Series GT experience included two victories from two 2024 weekends.

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