Team Cantabria, formed by IES Montesclaros and IES Fuente Fresnedo, swept both main categories at the Reinosa Urban Race. Their electric cars outpaced rivals from Spain and Portugal, securing top spots in a championship event with European stakes.
Engines roared early at the Polígono de La Vega circuit. Team Cantabria’s electric cars shot ahead, leaving rivals from Spain and Portugal chasing their lead. The students from IES Montesclaros and IES Fuente Fresnedo didn’t just win—they set the pace for everyone else.
In the F24 race, Team Cantabria finished 91 laps. That’s 53.690 kilometers. Four other teams tried to keep up but fell short. The F24+ event was just as clear-cut. Cantabria’s car circled the track 87 times, beating six competitors. These wins gave the team more than local pride. They earned key points for both the Spanish and European Greenpower championships.
The Reinosa Urban Race served as a qualifying round for both the Spanish and European Greenpower championships, attracting teams from five regions including Portugal.
Teams came from Cantabria, Euskadi, Asturias, Navarra, and Portugal. The field was international. With the race counting as a European qualifier, pressure was high for every young engineer and driver. Stakes were real. Every lap mattered.
Next up, Team Cantabria will race in Navarra and Cartagena. They have five races lined up across Spain for the 2026/27 season. The team is also weighing a return to the annual European championship in the United Kingdom. They’ve raced there twice before. A third trip is possible.
The Greenpower project runs on teamwork. The regional education authority backs it. Vocational teachers and students work side by side to design, build, and race electric cars. It’s hands-on. It’s real. Spanish students get to test their skills against the best. As reported earlier, Spain is still catching up to northern Europe in electric mobility. But the gap is closing.
According to Europa Press, the Greenpower initiative in Cantabria is officially supported by the regional Department of Education through the Dirección General de Formación Profesional, with vocational teachers responsible for designing and refining the prototypes while students take on the driving and operational roles.
Team Cantabria’s showing in Reinosa sends a message. Spanish student engineers are aiming higher. Their results against international teams prove it. With steady support and more time on the track, these young builders are ready to take on the leaders in electric vehicle innovation. Watch this space.
