Spanish driver Alejandro Cachón, currently competing in WRC2 with the Toyota-Repsol team, has stated that his goal of moving up to the top category is closer than he imagined a few years ago. Cachón, who has shown steady progress in the support series, is confident that 2027 could be the year for his WRC debut. The Galician driver has worked to adapt his style to the demands of the most complex stages on the calendar.
The technical key of the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 🏎️
The development of the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 has been fundamental to Cachón's growth. This vehicle, based on the production model, integrates a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine delivering around 290 horsepower. The all-wheel drive and five-speed sequential gearbox allow for precise driving. The team has worked on fine-tuning the suspension to adapt to different surfaces, from asphalt to gravel, a factor that Cachón has leveraged to improve his times on technical stages.
The jump to the WRC, a plan with an expiration date 📅
Cachón says 2027 is the date, but in rallying, as in diets, deadlines tend to be extended. Meanwhile, the driver will continue burning tires in WRC2, a category where budget sometimes weighs more than talent. If all goes well, we will see a Spaniard in the top category. If not, he will always have the consolation of being able to say he tried, while the rest of us wonder if the deadline was set by his press officer or his financial advisor.