The opening ceremony, held at the Casa de Cultura, was attended by residents, Culture Councillor Vereda López, and Mayor Adrià Lamelas. The councillor encouraged citizens to enjoy the events, highlighting that there are activities “for all audiences” following the summer season.
Mayor Adrià Lamelas praised Miguel Molina not only as a pilot but as a person: “A simple, humble, noble, generous man, grateful to those around him. Passionate about motorsports, but also about Lloret de Mar, friends, and family.” Molina, born in Lloret de Mar in 1989, began competing in karting at seven and has raced internationally with teams like Audi and Ferrari, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024.
The mayor emphasized Molina's strong connection to Lloret de Mar, noting that “wherever he goes, he always talks about Lloret and proudly carries the name of his town.” The visibly emotional pilot expressed his happiness at being the opening speaker and highlighted the fortune of living in a “privileged environment,” enjoying the landscape by bicycle when he is home.
Molina described Lloret as the place where he regains tranquility and can “disconnect from competition and be myself.” He fondly recalled his involvement with local sporting events such as the Special Olympics and the Costa Brava Rally, and expressed his wish that “Lloret continues to support local sports.”
Following the speech, the Casal de la Gent Gran served the traditional 'Grandmother's Soup', with 450 portions that, for the first time, included a gluten-free option for celiac individuals, making the tradition more inclusive.
