{"id":16359,"date":"2026-11-10T17:32:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timgabor.hu\/?p=16359"},"modified":"2026-11-10T17:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:32:53","slug":"ten-races-five-wins-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timgabor.hu\/en\/ten-races-five-wins-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Races, Five Wins in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/strong>I started the 2026 Swift Cup Europe season thinking that maybe \u2014 just maybe \u2014 I had a chance of fighting for the championship title, even though we already knew I would not be able to compete at every round. There were seven rounds on the calendar, two of which we could not attend. Unfortunately, one of the most anticipated events, at Most in the Czech Republic, was cancelled. That left four weekends out of the six remaining rounds, and I tried to make the most of every opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the first two venues, in Croatia and Austria, the championship featured two races at each event. After the opening round, I was leading the championship, but in Austria I struggled with the car and had to settle for two third-place finishes. Looking back, we now know what the problem with the car was. I regret the missed opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A long break followed for me, while the field travelled to Poland, where they had three races. I fell significantly behind in the standings because I did not compete there. I returned strongly at the Slovakiaring, taking one second place and two victories.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Double victory at the Slovakiaring<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Another missed round followed, as the championship continued at Brno. I was very disappointed not to be there. Once again, three races were held, allowing my rivals to score a lot of points. From that point on, I had virtually no chance of winning the championship and only a slim chance of finishing on the championship podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That brought us to the final race weekend of the season at the Hungaroring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The home race weekend was all about true autumn weather: a frequently wet track, low air temperatures and low track temperatures. Qualifying took place on Friday, with the sun already beginning to set by the time the Suzuki field headed onto the circuit. I had been fastest in both free practice sessions before qualifying, but I could not repeat that performance on new tyres. I set the second-fastest time, just 0.025 seconds away from pole position. That was still an acceptable result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first race featured a close fight for victory from start to finish. \u00c1d\u00e1m M\u00e9sz\u00e1ros and Bal\u00e1zs Hartmann were battling for the championship title, and I was right in the middle of it. We had made it clear to both sides beforehand that I would not be helping anyone. I came to win. Whoever wanted to become champion would have to fight fairly for it, but I was not going to let anyone through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferenc Ficza Jr. also returned, a driver I had some fierce battles with around 2010\u20132011. He was quick, so I had to keep an eye on him as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first race, the top four drivers fought hard all the way to the finish, but I managed to take the lead and build a small advantage. I won the first race.<\/strong> It was a tough race with plenty of contact, but I think anyone watching must have enjoyed it. I certainly did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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