# TCR South America championship in Posadas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tcr-south-america-championship-in-posadas
> Updated: 2026-10-04T13:50:21.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

The TCR South America championship arrived at the Autódromo Rosamonte in Posadas, Argentina, for its eighth round of the 2026 season. This event is significant as the second race on Sunday is scheduled to be the 100th race in the championship’s history.

Néstor Girolami, driving a Hyundai Elantra N TCR for Hyundai MSA, secured the pole position for Race 1 after heavy rain and strong winds forced officials to cancel the Q2 session and use Q1 times to determine the grid. Girolami had also led the shakedown session earlier in the weekend. Notably, Carlos Okulovich replaced Nelson Piquet Jr. for the Honda Racing entry.

In Race 1, Girolami maintained the lead despite early pressure from Brazilian driver Raphael Reis. The race was marked by a safety car period following a collision involving Juan Casella, whose vehicle struck a barrier near spectators. After the restart, championship leader Leonel Pernía overtook Raphael Reis in the final minute to secure second place. The podium was completed by Girolami in first, Pernía in second, and Reis in third. In the Junior Cup category, Gabryel Romano secured a victory.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Néstor Girolami wins TCR South America Race 1 in Posadas

Néstor Girolami won the first race of the TCR South America stage in Posadas, Argentina, followed by Leonel Pernía and Raphael Reis on the podium.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nstor-girolami-wins-tcr-south-america-race-1-in-posadas

### 2026-10-02: Néstor Girolami takes TCR South America pole in Posadas

Néstor Girolami secured pole position for TCR South America in Posadas, Argentina, after heavy rain forced the cancellation of the Q2 qualifying session.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tcr-south-america-eyes-panama-expansion-for-2027-season

### 2026-09-29: TCR South America to hold historic 100th race in Posadas

TCR South America reaches a historic milestone with its 100th race at the Autódromo Rosamonte in Posadas, Argentina, during the eighth round of the 2026 season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tcr-south-america-to-hold-historic-100th-race-in-posadas

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Cite as: TCR South America championship in Posadas. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tcr-south-america-championship-in-posadas