Castrol Ford Team Turkey has made a strong start to the 2026 season. The duo of Ali Türkkan and Oytun Albayrak made history in Turkish motorsport by finishing first in both the Junior WRC and WRC3 categories at the Croatia Rally (April 9-12).
Double victory in Croatia.
Managing this challenging rally, based in Rijeka and known for its variable asphalt, muddy terrain, and unpredictable weather conditions, with composure from start to finish, Türkkan–Albayrak secured first place in both the Junior WRC and WRC3 categories. The team also won the Power Stage. With this result, they became the first Turkish team to stand on the top of the podium twice in the WRC arena.
Dramatic comeback in Portugal.
Having lost time due to technical problems at the Portugal Rally (May 7-10), Türkkan–Albayrak delivered an extraordinary performance on the final day, securing first place in the Junior WRC. This victory, achieved over 23 stages and varying weather conditions, demonstrated that the team passed the test of character.
The goal is to become world champion.
The team, which finished the 2025 season in third place globally and aims for the championship in 2026, will also compete in the Acropolis Rally Greece. The Estonian and Finnish legs are also on the calendar.