​Lynk & Co Cyan Racing Heads to Hungaroring for Final European TCR World Tour Round

The iconic Hungaroring ends the intense double header following Vallelunga last weekend and the European part of the TCR World Tour for Lynk & Co Cyan Racing.

The team heads to Hungary this weekend following an eventful previous race in Italy where the team defended its team championship lead and Yann Ehrlacher his second place in the drivers’ standings.

“The podium in Italy was one of the best races of my life. And getting rid of 40 kilos is going to help this weekend. I like the Hungaroring, a special track that suits my driving style, and the Lynk & Co 03 TCR. I expect to be at the top to score good points,” said Yann Ehrlacher.

Thed Björk jumped from tenth to fifth in the standings after Vallelunga but will carry more weight this weekend.

“We had a good weekend in Vallelunga, considering the tough challenges, and we scored some good points. I will have more weight at the Hungaroring, but I still think we can secure a solid points haul,” said Thed Björk.

Santiago Urrutia had a tough weekend in Italy following several incidents and is keen to bounce back at the Hungaroring, where he has been successful many times.

“This is a critical race and a track where I have many good memories, scoring my first win for Cyan Racing in 2021. The approach is the same as all weekends, fighting hard. I must collect points after Vallelunga, where the incidents cost me a lot. But I am ready to fight back,” said Santiago Urrutia.

Ma Qing Hua had an equally tough race last weekend but will head to Hungary with 0 kilos of compensation weight.

“Vallelunga was a tough weekend, but something I have already put behind me. I’m optimistic about the Hungaroring and will fully attack for qualifying and the races. We will have to fight for every centimetre as usual, but I am more than ready for that,” said Ma Qing Hua.

Yann Ehrlacher is placed second overall in the drivers’ standings, 25 points from leading driver Norbert Michelisz while Thed Björk is fifth, 56 points adrift.

Lynk & Co Cyan Racing heads the team championship, 12 points ahead of BRC Hyundai and 54 points ahead of Audi Sport Comtoyou.

The TCR World Tour weekend at Hungaroring starts on Friday with practice, followed by qualifying, the first race on Saturday, and the second and final race on Sunday.

All races will be broadcast LIVE via the TCR TV streaming platform.

TCR World Tour – Race Of Hungary

Hungaroring

Schedule – Times in CEST

Friday – 16/6

11:58 – Free Practice 1
17:43 – Free Practice 2

Saturday – 17/6

10:55 – Qualifying
17:05 – Race 1

Sunday – 18/6

12:05 – Race 2

Standings – Drivers – Top 5

1 Norbert Michelisz 159 pts
2 Yann Ehrlacher 134 (-25)
3 Rob Huff 126 (-33)
4 Mikel Azcona 120 (-39)
5 Thed Björk 103 (-56)
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7 Santiago Urrutia 95 (-64)
11 Ma Qing Hua 54 (-105)

Standings – Teams – Top 5

1 – Cyan Racing Lynk & Co 254 pts
2 – BRC Hyundai 245 (-9)
3 – Audi Sport Comtoyou 188 (-66)
4 – Comtoyou Racing 100 (-154)
5 – ALM Motorsport Honda 97 (-157)

2023 TCR World Tour Calendar

28-30 April – Portimao – Portugal
26-28 May – Spa – Belgium
09-11 June – Vallelunga – Italy
16-18 June – Hungaroring – Hungary
18-20 August – El Pinar – Uruguay
25-27 August – San Luis – Argentina
03-05 November – Sydney Motorsport Park – Australia
10-12 November – Bathurst – Australia
17-19 November – Macau – China

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