The second round of the 2026 Spanish Winter Championship took place at the historic Circuito de Madrid Jarama-RACE, delivering a weekend full of breakthroughs, penalties and shifting championship momentum in both Eurocup-4 and Eurocup-3. With only days separating Jarama from the season opener in Portimão, the intensity remained high and the standings took another decisive turn.
Eurocup-4: Monteiro’s breakthrough weekend reshapes the title fight
Eurocup-4 saw Noah Monteiro emerge as the standout performer of the Madrid round. After securing pole position in Qualifying 1 for Campos Racing, the Portuguese driver converted his front-row start into his maiden victory in the category in Race 1, showcasing composure and race control around the tight Jarama layout.
The race did not end without controversy, as a post-race penalty for Nathan Tye reshuffled the podium and elevated Lowette into the top three, underlining how fine the margins were throughout the weekend.
The Sprint Race introduced yet another twist to the Madrid weekend. In a chaotic contest marked by incidents and a tense run to the chequered flag, it was Borys Lyzen who emerged victorious, capitalising on the unfolding drama to secure a breakthrough win. The result underlined once again the depth of the 2026 Eurocup-4 grid, with new contenders stepping forward and the competitive order constantly shifting.
Monteiro then reaffirmed his dominance in Qualifying 2, taking a second pole position of the weekend. In Race 2, he completed a remarkable double, converting pole into victory once again and leaving Jarama as the clear reference driver of the event. His blend of pace, tyre management and consistency allowed him to close the gap at the top of the standings and inject fresh momentum into the title battle.
Eurocup-3: Drama reshapes the Jarama outcome
Eurocup-3 delivered one of the most dramatic storylines of the 2026 season so far in Madrid. Qualifying 1 saw Pradel secure his first-ever pole position in the category, a milestone that underlined the growing depth of the grid.
Race 1, however, belonged to Keanu Al Azhari, who combined assertive overtaking with controlled aggression to take a commanding victory, reinforcing his early authority in the standings.
The Sprint Race produced the weekend’s first major surprise, as Bostandjiev emerged victorious in a chaotic encounter. Post-race penalties reshuffled the order (most notably dropping René Lammers out of the points) adding further unpredictability to an already intense title fight.
Qualifying 2 once again highlighted Al Azhari’s form with another pole position, but Race 2 would ultimately redefine the entire weekend narrative. On track, Alex Powell initially crossed the line as the winner, only for a post-race penalty to overturn the result. The victory was awarded to James Egozi, a crucial boost that reshaped the championship picture heading into the finale. The late revision also meant a costly outcome for others, with Lammers ultimately leaving Race 2 without points, further underlining how decisive every detail has become in this winter campaign.
The late revisions transformed Jarama from a weekend of consolidation into one of momentum swings and renewed championship tension. Egozi leaves Madrid firmly back in contention while Al Azhari remains the benchmark.
At the conclusion of the Jarama round, the Eurocup-4 drivers’ standings see Noah Monteiro leading on 90 points, following his breakthrough double victory in Madrid. Nathan Tye sits second on 74 points, while Vivek Kanthan (53)and Andrej Petrovic (52) remain closely matched in the fight for the top positions. Reno Francot completes the top five with 44 points.
In the Eurocup-4 teams’ classification, Griffin Core leads with 137 points, ahead of T-Code on 92 and Drivex on 78, with KCL (60) and MP Motorsport (55) completing the top five after two intense rounds of competition.
At the conclusion of the Jarama round, the Eurocup-3 drivers’ standings see Keanu Al Azhari leading with 100 points, extending his advantage at the top. James Egozi moves into second place on 67 points following his promoted Race 2 victory, while Alex Powell drops to third with 49 points after the post-race penalty. René Lammers sits fourth on 46 points, and Enzo Tarnvanichkul completes the top five with 39 points.
In the Eurocup-3 teams’ classification, the shake-up has been equally significant. Hitech GP now leads with 124 points, ahead of Campos Racing on 115, while MP Motorsport and Palou Motorsport are tied on 100 points in what has become an increasingly tight battle behind the leaders.
With both championships finely poised after two intense rounds, the 2026 Spanish Winter Championship will crown its champions at MotorLand Aragón on 13–15 March, setting the stage for a dramatic winter finale.
