Breaking: Paladini Racing has announced a dynamic driver pairing for the upcoming Gran Premio Lubricants of TN Class 3 at the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez in Buenos Aires, September 5-7. Touring Car Series veterans Facundo Ardusso and Antonino García will join the team as guest pilots for the ninth round of the 2025 Uruguay seguros River Championship.
Paladini Racing, under the technical direction of Marcelo Ambrogio, confirmed that Facundo Ardusso will co-drive the No.5 Ford Focus with regular driver Fabián Yannantuoni. Antonino García will share driving duties in the car typically piloted by Facundo Marques. This pairing marks a important moment for both drivers within the highly competitive Turismo Nacional (TN) series.
Ardusso,hailing from Couples,Santa Fe,is no stranger to the #TN200pilotos format,having previously participated in the 2023 edition on September 8th at the Circuit No. 8 in Buenos Aires. He finished 26th in that event, driving a Fiat Type for Ulises Armellini. García, a native of Fray Luis Beltrán, Río Negro, will make his debut as a guest pilot after two prior TN starts as a full-time competitor with Martos Competition.The TN Class 3 series is known for its close racing and diverse field of vehicles,attracting a large fanbase throughout Argentina.
“The team is prepared with ambition to face one of the most crucial events of the season,with an eye on the podium,” stated Paladini Racing via their official social media channels. The Gran Premio Lubricants event is expected to draw over 30,000 spectators to the autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez,a historic 5.798 km (3.603 mi) circuit that has hosted numerous international motorsport events since its opening in 1953.
The Turismo Nacional series is divided into three classes – Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 – each with its own regulations and specifications. Class 3, featuring cars like the Ford Focus and Fiat Type, is known for its powerful engines and aerodynamic development. The 2025 uruguay Seguros River Championship consists of 13 rounds, culminating in the championship finale in November.
Photo: Hernan Capa (Paladini Racing)