The iconic Hungaroring ends not only the intense double header following Vallelunga last weekend, but also 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 definitely going to help this weekend. I really like the Hungaroring, it’s a special track which suits both my driving style and the Lynk & Co 03 TCR. I expect to be there 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 in the past.
“This is a very important race and a track where I have many good memories, scoring my first win for Cyan Racing back in 2021. The approach is the same as all weekends, fighting hard. I need to 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 feeling optimistic for the Hungaroring and I will fully attack for qualifying and the races. We will of course 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 and the first race on Saturday, with the second and final race held on Sunday.
All races will be broadcast LIVE via the TCR TV streaming platform.
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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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Media contact information
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Cyan Racing
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johan.meissner@cyanracing.com
About Cyan Racing
Cyan Racing was founded in 1996 and was formerly named Polestar until Volvo Cars acquired the performance section and trademark in 2015. Cyan Racing is privately owned and operated. The team has claimed seven touring car World Titles, most recently the 2021 WTCR drivers' and teams' titles with Lynk & Co – and participated in the development of the Polestar performance models of the Volvo S60 and V60 in the years 2013 to 2015, including the concept models Volvo C30 and S60 Polestar Concept Prototype. The company launched the Volvo P1800 Cyan in 2020, Cyan Racing’s interpretation of the iconic Volvo sports car from the sixties.
About Lynk & Co
Lynk & Co was created to provide mobility solutions for the connected generation. We do make really, really good cars (the kind that have all the features you want without you having to ask for them), but we also offer a new way of using those cars. Our membership-based approach makes it simple to get on the go. Members can access a car on a flexible, month-to-month basis and share with friends, family, and the Lynk & Co community.
About Geely Group Motorsport
Geely Group Motorsport is a brand neutral entity based within Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. It was founded in 2018 to provide strategic and tactical expertise to serve the best motorsport sporting and commercial interests for the auto brands in the group. One of its tactical assignments include the development and management of the Lynk & Co TCR and customer racing programmes.