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Gabriele Tarquini critical of Lynk & Co BoP boost

Gabriele Tarquini says that ‘the explanation is not clear’ as to why Lynk & Co appeared to experience a performance boost at their home round of the FIA WTCR in China, saying that their speed makes him ‘really unhappy’.

Geely Group Motorsport opens order book for Lynk & Co 03 TCR

Geely Group Motorsport has opened the order book for its Lynk & Co 03 TCR racing car, with the first deliveries expected to take place in the first quarter of 2020.

Davit Kajaia replaced by John Filippi at PCR Sport

September 18, 2019

Frenchman John Filippi will take over the CUPRA previously raced by Georgian Davit Kajaia at PCR Sport for this weekend’s TCR Europe races in Barcelona and the next event at Monza.

Norbert Michelisz not looking at standings despite taking series lead in China

September 17, 2019

Norbert Michelisz insists that he does not want to thin k about the overall WTCR title situation, despite the Hungarian moving to the top of the table in China at just over two thirds of the way through the season.

Andrew Jordan ‘well in the title fight’ after ‘massive’ Knockhill weekend

September 16, 2019

BMW Pirtek Racing's Andrew Jordan feels he is now "well in the title fight" after closing down the deficit to standings leader Colin Turkington in a dramatic Knockhill weekend which could have major championship implications.

Jake Hill ‘delighted to get monkey off back’ after maiden win

September 16, 2019

Jake Hill was relieved to claim his maiden British Touring Car Championship win – and keep it – at Knockhill, after the Trade Price Cars Racing driver controlled the reverse-grid final race of the day.

Esteban Guerrieri ‘knew the last four rounds were going to get dirty’

September 16, 2019

Esteban Guerrieri says he ‘new the last four rounds were going to get dirty’ after the Münnich Motorsport driver left Ningbo in China without scoring a single point in the FIA World Touring Car Cup races.

Yvan Muller ‘not thinking about the championship’ despite double win

September 16, 2019

Yvan Muller insists that he is not thinking about the championship, despite taking a double win and triple podium in China, which has elevated the Lynk & Co driver up to third overall in the championship.

Jamie Green was ‘more emotional’ about pole than Nürburgring race two win

September 15, 2019

Audi's Jamie Green had a perfect Sunday taking DTM pole and victory at the Nürburgring, after beating teammate René Rast in both sessions. The British driver admitted, however, that the qualifying performance felt more important.

René Rast reflects on ‘unbelievable’ second DTM title on Sunday at the Nürburgring

September 15, 2019

Audi Sport Team Rosberg's René Rast battled hard throughout race two at the Nürburgring, eventually finishing third and securing his second DTM title in only three seasons.

Jake Hill claims maiden win in eventful race three

September 15, 2019

Jake Hill took a maiden victory in the reversed-grid final British Touring Car Championship race at Knockhill, as championship challenger Andrew Jordan retired from the race on the opening lap.

Nicky Catsburg and Augusto Farfus penalised for race two incidents

September 15, 2019

BRC Racing duo Nicky Catsburg and Augusto Farfus have been penalised for separate incidents in the second FIA World Touring Car Cup race at the Ningbo circuit in China.

Rory Butcher receives five position grid penalty for contact with Colin Turkington

September 15, 2019

AmD Tuning's Rory Butcher has received a five place grid penalty for the third British Touring Car Championship race at Knockhill following an incident with Colin Turkington in race two.

Max Hesse seizes TCR Germany series lead with victory in race two

September 15, 2019

Hyundai Team Engstler’s Max Hesse moved to the top of the ADAC TCR Germany standings with victory in race two at the Hockenheimring, winning ahead of guest driver Jessica Bäckman and reigning champion Harald Proczyk.

Jake Hill drawn onto reverse-grid pole for final contest at Knockhill

September 15, 2019

AmD Tuning's Jake Hill has been drawn onto reverse-grid pole for the final British Touring Car Championship race at Knockhill, with the top ten being reversed from the race two result.

Andrew Jordan wins Knockhill race two as title rival Colin Turkington fails to score

September 15, 2019

BMW Pirtek Racing's Andrew Jordan took victory in the second British Touring Car Championship race at Knockhill while championship leader Colin Turkington failed to score after contact.

2019 Calendars

WTCR
BTCC
DTM
TCR EU

Rd

Circuit

Date

1, 2, 3

Marrakech

05 Apr

4, 5, 6

Hungaroring

26 Apr

7, 8, 9

Slovakiaring

10 May

10, 11, 12

The Netherlands

Circuit Park Zandvoort

17 May

13, 14, 15

Nürburgring

20 Jun

16, 17, 18

Vila Real

05 Jul

19, 20, 21

Ningbo Int. Speedpark

13 Sep

22, 23, 24

Suzuka Circuit

25 Oct

25, 26, 27

Circuito da Guia

15 Nov

28, 29, 30

Sepang Int. Circuit

29 Nov

Rd

Circuit

Date

1, 2, 3

Brands Hatch Indy

06 Apr

4, 5, 6

Donington Park National

27 Apr

7, 8, 9

Thruxton

18 May

10, 11, 12

Croft

15 Jun

13, 14, 15

Oulton Park Island

29 Jun

16, 17, 18

Snetterton 300

03 Aug

19, 20, 21

Thruxton

17 Aug

22, 23, 24

Knockhill

14 Sep

25, 26, 27

Silverstone National

28 Sep

28, 29, 30

Brands Hatch Grand Prix

12 Oct

Rd

Circuit

Date

1, 2

Hockenheimring

3 - 5 May

3, 4

Zolder

17 - 19 May

5, 6

Misano

7 - 9 June

7, 8

Norisring

5 - 7 July

9, 10

The Netherlands

TT Circuit Assen

19 - 21 July

11, 12

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Brands Hatch

10 - 11 August

13, 14

Lausitzring

23 - 25 August

15, 16

Nürburgring

13 - 15 September

17, 18

Hockenheimring

4 - 6 October

Rd

Circuit

Date

1, 2

Hungaroring

27 - 28 Apr

3, 4

Hockenheimring

24 - 26 May

5, 6

Spa Francorchamps

8 - 9 Jun

7, 8

Red Bull Ring

13 - 14 Jul

9, 10

Oschersleben

3 - 4 Aug

11, 12

Barcelona

21 - 22 Sept

13, 14

Monza

12 - 13 Oct