August 2023

Giandomenico Basso, at the wheel of a Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo and with a time of 1:50.885, was the fastest driver in the Qualifying of Rali Vinho da Madeira. The Italian will therefore be the first to choose his starting order for the 1st stage of the event organised by Club Sports da Madeira. The second fastest driver was Miguel Nunes, from Madeira, with an identical car, who drove in 1:51.052. In the next positions were the British Kris Meeke, in Hyundai i20N Rally2, the Madeiran Alexandre Camacho, in another Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo, and, from Algarve, Ricardo Teodósio in the other car of Team Hyundai Portugal. The drivers will choose the starting order at Praça do Mar at 13:45. The results of this session can be found here.  

It's already tomorrow, August 3, that the 64th edition of Rali Vinho da Madeira will hit the road, organised by Club Sports da Madeira, which will last until Saturday, August 5th, and will feature 15 stages, divided into two legs. With a list of 85 entries, the event promises plenty of entertainment on the island's beautiful roads, always framed by the many spectators who always make a point of attending what many call the Party. Sportingly, there are many reasons to believe that this will be a very competitive rally. Alexandre Camacho, winner of the previous edition and record holder of victories, with a Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo, is the favourite. However, there are many names, within a list of 22 drivers with Rally2 vehicles, who have the potential to climb to the top step of the podium on Saturday afternoon in downtown Funchal, host city of the race. Among others, Giandomenco Basso, Miguel Nunes, Kris Meeke, José Pedro Fontes, Armindo Araújo, Ricardo Teodósio and Simone Campedelli will be in contention for the outright victory, in a line-up that brings together drivers with international experience and the main protagonists of the national and regional championships. The sporting interest of the event is also guaranteed throughout the caravan as there are many competitors with chances to impose themselves in disputes such as the classification reserved for drivers with two-wheel drive vehicles or in the Peugeot Rally Cup Iberica, a mono-brand competition that enrols 18 teams. The first day of competition of Rali Vinho da Madeira starts at 08:30 with the Free Practice, reconnaissance and training session for the Qualifying, a timed session that will allow the fastest drivers to choose their starting order. The rally itself begins with the starting ceremony at 4 p.m., in Praça do Povo, and the contest of Cidade do Funchal, a city show-classification attended by tens of thousands of enthusiasts.