SECOND CONSECUTIVE VICTORY FOR APRILIA TUAREG RACING IN THE ‘TOUT TERRAIN RALLY CUP’, 2026 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

CERUTTI SECURES THE WIN NOT ONLY IN THE TWIN-CYLINDER CLASS, BUT ALSO IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS. THOMAS MARINI COMPLETES THE APRILIA ONE-TWO IN THE M5 CLASS

Jacopo Cerutti.

Milan, 1 June 2026 - The positive momentum continues for the Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team in the European Tout Terrain Rally Cup Championship. In Pefki Evia, Greece, Jacopo Cerutti was the standout performer, claiming his second overall victory of the season and, consequently, his second consecutive success in the M5 class.

Jacopo Cerutti #15.

At the end of the six stages, Jacopo Cerutti secured three consecutive overall stage wins and two class victories, finishing on the podium in every single special stage and confirming his excellent feeling aboard the Tuareg Rally. Thanks to the results achieved in Greece, Cerutti maintains the leadership in the TT Rally Cup general standings, extending his advantage over his pursuers.

Jacopo Cerutti #15.

It was also an excellent race for Thomas Marini, who continues his growth riding the Tuareg Rally. Marini finished second in the M5 class, thus completing the Aprilia one-two in the category standings. The San Marino rider concludes his experience in Greece with two class victories and five overall podiums, proving to be extremely fast.

Thomas Marini.

Overall, the final outcome for the Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team at the end of the second round of the TT Rally Cup is extremely positive. The superb performance in Greece certifies the competitiveness of the Tuareg Rally, as well as the great work of Team Guareschi. The twin-cylinder from Noale confirms itself once again as a winning and reliable bike, capable of delivering high performance even in extreme conditions.

Thomas Marini #90.

The next appointment for Aprilia Tuareg Racing is the third round of the Italian Motorally Championship, scheduled on 20-21 June in Gioia dei Marsi, Abruzzo (Italy). It will see Thomas Marini—current leader of the G-1000 class standings—at the start alongside Marco Menichini and Francesco Montanari. Following that, the team will take part to the third round of the Tout Terrain Rally Cup, scheduled on 10-18 July in Râmnicu Sărat, Romania.

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JACOPO CERUTTI: “It was a really challenging week. The special stages were very tough, and on two occasions we rode for six consecutive hours. I am very happy, I rode a great race. I pushed a bit harder during the first few days to build up a good lead and then managed the gap. The bike handled beautifully throughout, and we managed the tires well, especially during the marathon stage, which helped us maintain our lead in the standings. I want to thank the whole team—they did a truly great job over these days, and I'm really happy. Now we have a month before the next race in Romania; we will use this break to recharge and prepare ourselves as best as possible for the next event.”

Thomas Marini #90.

VITTORIANO GUARESCHI, GCorse: “We are very satisfied; it was a decidedly demanding race, both physically and due to the high level of the competitors. Jacopo pushed hard during the first four days and made the break. This allowed him to manage his advantage in the second half of the race and bring home the victory. Thomas was also very strong in the early days and was consistently fast. Unfortunately, while trying to make up ground, he suffered a couple of minor crashes, but he still completed all the special stages, finishing with an excellent second place in the class. Now we go straight back to work because in just a few weeks we will be at the start of the third round of the Italian Motorally in Gioia dei Marsi.”