International touring car tour
The FIA TCR World Tour is an international touring car racing series for TCR cars. It was formed for 2023 to effectively replace the WTCR series, and received FIA status for its second season in 2024.[1] A season consists of several rounds selected from various regional and national TCR series, where a group of full season drivers and teams compete against local entries, with both able to score points for the TCR World Tour standings.
The inaugural 2023 season was composed of nine events selected from a number of TCR series worldwide, and was promoted by former World Touring Car Championship manager Marcello Lotti's WSC Group.[2][3]
History
On 14 October 2022, it was reported that the World Touring Car Cup would be folding in that format following the 2022 season due to numerous logistical difficulties caused by COVID-19 pandemic.[4] On the same day, WSC announced the formation of the TCR World Tour.[2] It was launched in order to replace the WTCR.[3][5] On 12 November 2022, it was announced that Mount Panorama Circuit would feature on the calendar as part of the TCR Australia Touring Car Series.[6] On 30 November 2022, it was confirmed that Algarve International Circuit, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Hungaroring would feature on the calendar as part of the TCR Europe Touring Car Series.[7] On 13 January 2023, it was confirmed that Vallelunga Circuit would feature on the calendar as part of the Italian Superturismo Championship.[8] On 8 February 2023, it was announced that Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini and Autódromo José Carlos Bassi would feature on the calendar as part of the 2023 TCR South America Touring Car Championship, while Guia Circuit would feature as part of the 2023 TCR China Touring Car Championship.[9]
Norbert Michelisz
Cyan Racing Lynk & Co
Current season
