WTCR

The World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) is an international auto racing series for touring cars that is FIA-endorsed and run in conjunction with Eurosport Events. Launched in 2018 as the successor to the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), the WTCR marked the global adoption of the touring car regulations known as TCR, with the aim of standardizing competition across national, regional, and world events.

The WTCR operates with cars built to the TCR technical regulations. These are production-based, typically powered by 2.0-liter turbocharged engines, and prepared for racing use. The cars are designed to be cost-conscious and competitive within a balance of performance framework administered by the FIA, which helps ensure parity among different manufacturers and models. The field comprises customer teams racing various TCR-spec cars from multiple manufacturers.

Race weekends in the WTCR feature practice and qualifying sessions followed by multiple races on a given event. The format emphasizes close competition and consistent point scoring across the different races, with the championship awarding titles to both drivers and teams based on overall results. The TCR framework underpins the series, linking the world championship to a broader ecosystem of national and regional TCR competitions.

Governance and teams: The series is organized by Eurosport Events under FIA oversight and has drawn entries from several manufacturers, including Hyundai, Honda, and Audi, among others. Vehicles are built to common TCR specifications, allowing multiple manufacturers to compete on a level playing field within a unified world championship structure. The WTCR form part of the wider TCR landscape, which supports a global network of touring car championships.

Note: The WTCR’s calendar and format have evolved with external factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing adjustments within the world of touring car racing, reflecting efforts to maintain a global, competitive platform under the TCR framework.