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Rob Collard could leave BTCC after losing WSR drive

Rob Collard has revealed that he could leave the British Touring Car Championship grid after losing his drive to Tom Oliphant for the 2019 season, with the 50-year-old reportedly considering GT racing.

Audi bids farewell to 2018-spec RS5 in DTM Young Driver test

Audi bode farewell to its 2018-spec Audi RS5 DTM car in the DTM Young Driver test at Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, where six drivers from six different countries sampled the car in the annual end of season test.

BMW completes DTM Young Driver and Class 1 M4 test in Jerez

December 13, 2018

BMW completed its DTM young driver evaluation testing in Jerez this week, with four young drivers getting to grips with a 2018-spec M4, whilst Marco Wittmann and Bruno Spengler continued testing of the marque’s 2019-spec car.

Tom Oliphant joins West Surrey Racing for 2019 BTCC

December 12, 2018

Tom Oliphant has signed with reigning British Touring Car champions West Surrey Racing for the 2109 season, where he will race a BMW 125i M Sport for his second season in touring cars.

In pictures: Andy Priaulx’s prolific touring car career

December 10, 2018

Following the news that three-time World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx is to return to touring car racing in the 2019 WTCR with Lynk & co Cyan Racing, TouringCars.Net took a look back over the tin-top star's career.

HWA names drivers for rookie tests in Jerez

December 10, 2018

HWA AG has named its drivers for the DTM’s annual ‘Young Driver Tests’ at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain, with Jake Dennis, Jake Hughes, Thomas Preining and Ferdinand Habsburg joining Daniel Juncadella in a Mercedes-AMG C63.

Cyan Racing signs three-time World Champion Andy Priaulx

December 10, 2018

Lynk & Co Cyan Racing has signed three-time World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx for the 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR), with the Guernseyman joining Yvan Muller and Thed Björk.

FIA reveals 2019 WTCR calendar with new season finale in Malaysia

December 5, 2018

The calendar for the 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) has been revealed in St Petersburg today (Wednesday), featuring a new race in Malaysia and only one race in China.

2019 TCR Europe calendar unveiled with new circuits and points system

December 5, 2018

The 2019 TCR Europe calendar has been released, with the series visiting seven circuits following the addition of the Red Bull Ring and Oschersleben to the calendar, whilst points will be awarded to the top 15 drivers.

TOCA releases list of 30 confirmed entries for 2019 campaign

December 3, 2018

TOCA has released the list of confirmed entries for the 2019 British Touring Car Championship season, electing to hold back on loaning out its two licences to teams, despite ‘serios applications’ from several teams.

HMS Racing to sit out 2019 BTCC season due to ‘hurdles’

December 3, 2018

The HMS Racing team will not be present on the grid for the 2019 British Touring Car Championship season, due to unforeseen ‘hurdles’ which mean that the team’s Alfa Romeo Giulietta will not be in the field.

Hyundai retains Tarquini, Michelisz and signs Farfus and Catsburg for 2019

December 3, 2018

Hyundai Motorsport has confirmed an all-star driver line-up for the 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup season, with reigning champion Gabriele Tarquini and team-mate Norbert Michelisz being joined by Augusto Farfus and Nicky Catsburg.

TCR Australia reveals Michelin-backed privateer class

December 3, 2018

The promoter of the TCR Australia series has revealed a new privateer trophy backed by Michelin for its inaugural season, with the aim of giving non-professional racers the chance to fight for a trophy of their own.

Geely Group Motorsport completes first test with Lynk & Co 03 TCR

November 28, 2018

Geely Group Motorsport has completed the first test days with its new Lynk & Co 03 TCR car, which is set to be delivered to customer teams in time for the 2019 season.

Speedworks switches to Toyota Corolla and confirms Tom Ingram for 2019 BTCC

November 28, 2018

Speedworks Motorsport has gained manufacturer backing from Toyota for an assault on the 2019 British Touring Car Championship title, with the team switching to the all-new Corolla model for the campaign.

Jordi Gené describes new CUPRA E-Racer as ‘brutal’

November 26, 2018

CUPRA test and development driver Jordi Gené has described the acceleration and power of the new CUPRA E-Racer TCR car as ‘brutal’ as the Spanish manufacturer continues to develop its revolutionary new racing car.

2018 Calendars

WTCR
BTCC
DTM
TCR EU

Rd

Circuit

Date

1, 2

Marrakech

07 Apr

3, 4

Hungaroring

28 Apr

5, 6

Nürburgring Nordschleife

10 May

7, 8

The Netherlands

Circuit Park Zandvoort

19 May

9, 10

Vila Real

23 Jun

11, 12

Slovakiaring

14 Jul

13, 14

Ningbo Int. Speedpark

29 Sep

15, 16

Wuhan Street Circuit

06 Oct

17, 18

Suzuka Circuit

27 Oct

19, 20

Circuito da Guia

15 Nov

Rd

Circuit

Date

1, 2, 3

Brands Hatch Indy

7 Apr

4, 5, 6

Donington Park National

28 Apr

7, 8, 9

Thruxton

19 May

10, 11, 12

Oulton Park Island

9 Jun

13, 14, 15

Croft

23 Jun

16, 17, 18

Snetterton 300

28 Jul

19, 20, 21

Rockingham

11 Aug

22, 23, 24

Knockhill

25 Aug

25, 26, 27

Silverstone National

15 Sept

28, 29, 30

Brands Hatch GP

29 Sept

Rd

Circuit

Date

1, 2

Hockenheimring

4 - 6 May

3, 4

Lausitzring

18 - 20 May

5, 6

Hungaroring

1 - 3 Jun

7, 8

Norisring

22 - 24 Jun

9, 10

The Netherlands

Zandvoort

13 - 15 Jul

11, 12

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Brands Hatch

11 - 12 Aug

13, 14

Misano

24 - 26 Aug

15, 16

Nürburgring

7 - 9 Sept

17, 18

Red Bull Ring

21 - 23 Sept

19, 20

Hockenheimring

12 - 14 October

Rd

Circuit

Date

1, 2

Circuit Paul Ricard

5 - 6 May

3, 4

The Netherlands

Zandvoort

19 - 21 May

5, 6

Spa Francorchamps

9 - 10 Jun

7, 8

Hungaroring

7 - 8 Jul

9, 10

The Netherlands

TT Circuit Assen

18 - 19 Aug

11, 12

Monza

22 - 23 Sept

13, 14

Barcelona

20 - 21 Oct