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Sheldon van der Linde confirmed as BMW DTM driver in 2019

South African Sheldon van der Linde has been confirmed as BMW’s final DTM signing for the 2019 DTM, with the 19 year-old becoming the youngest driver on the grid in the coming season.

Laser Tools Racing confirms Aiden Moffat with in-house team

Laser Tools Racing has confirmed that it will run Aiden Moffat in the 2019 British Touring Car Championship, operating as an in-house team after breaking ties with Ciceley Motorsport.

Team Mulsanne confirms continued FIA WTCR campaign in 2019

January 17, 2019

Team Mulsanne has confirmed that it will again run in the FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) in 2019, fielding its Romeo Ferraris-built Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR cars for yet-to-be-named drivers.

Rob Huff joins Teamwork Motorsport for TCR Malaysia

January 17, 2019

Rob Huff will race in the inaugural TCR Malaysia series race in Sepang this weekend, joining Teamwork Motorsport to compete in one of the Hong Kong outfit’s Volkswagen Golf GTi cars.

WSC and Creventic join forces to organise TCR Spa 500 endurance race

January 16, 2019

TCR rights holder WSC Group and 24H Series promoter CREVENTIC are to join forces to organise the first-ever endurance race reserved exclusively for TCR cars at Spa-Francorchamps.

DTM introduces ‘push to pass’ system and amends DRS rules for 2019

January 16, 2019

The DTM will introduce a ‘push-to-pass’ overtaking system and amend the rules on DRS use for the 2019 season, which is set to be the most powerful in the 32-year history of the German touring car series.

Hyundai reveals Veloster N TCR at North American International Auto Show

January 14, 2019

Hyundai has revealed the new Veloster N TCR car which Bryan Herta Autosports will campaign in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, taking the covers off the new racer at the North American International Auto Show.

Team Dynamics exploring TCR as ‘toe-in-the-water’ exercise

January 13, 2019

Team Dynamics Director Matt Neal says that the outfit’s move into TCR is part of a ‘toe in the water’ exercise aimed at understanding the cars better and to prepare for the future in touring car racing.

DTM confirms consistent start time for all races in 2019

January 11, 2019

The DTM has confirmed that all of its races in 2019 will start at 13:30 local time on each race weekend, even in countries which are situated in a different time zone to the core German audience.

DTM appoints new Director and Head of International Communications

January 10, 2019

ITR GmbH, the parent company which controls the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, has appointed a new Director of Business Unit Sport and Engineering and a new Head of International Communications.

In pictures: Touring Cars at the Autosport International show

January 10, 2019

TouringCars.Net brings you a selection of the best photos from the display of touring cars at the Autosport International show, where new and old machines alike are on show to the public this weekend.

Ollie Jackson joins Motorbase for 2019, partnering Tom Chilton

January 10, 2019

Ollie Jackson will race for Motorbase Performance in the 2019 British Touring Car Championship, partnering Tom Chilton in a Ford focus at the Kent-based team.

MINI Challenge joins TOCA package from 2020 onward

January 10, 2019

The MINI Challenge will join the British Touring Car Championship support package from the 2020 season onward, as the single-make series replaces the Renault UK Clio Cup after the 2019 season.

Max Hesse joins Hyundai Team Engstler in 2019 ADAC TCR Germany

January 9, 2019

Young German Max Hesse will race a Hyundai i30 N TCR in the 2019 ADAC TCR Germany series, after signing with Hyundai Team Engstler alongside Frenchman Théo Coicaud.

David Sonenscher appointed as COO of TCR UK

January 9, 2019

David Sonenscher has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of the TCR UK Series for 2019, with the current TCR Asia boss responsible for overseeing the operations of the UK-based series in the coming season.

Andrew Jordan remains with WSR for 2019 BTCC campaign

January 9, 2019

Andrew Jordan will remain with West Surrey Racing to compete in the 2019 British Touring Car Championship, with the 29-year-old continuing under the BMW Pirtek Racing banner.

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

The Netherlands

Zandvoort

17 - 19 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