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Hyundai Motor announced on the 6th that its Gyeongju-built 'New Elantra N TCR (domestic name: New Elantra N TCR)' secured victory at the third round of the '2026 TCR World Tour' held from July 4 to 5 (local time) at the Paul Ricard Circuit in France. This marks Hyundai's second win of the season this year.
The Paul Ricard Circuit, where the event was held, has hosted F1 races and is being introduced for the first time in the TCR World Tour this year. The circuit features a long straight combined with various corners, offering many overtaking opportunities, and vehicle setup balance significantly influences race results.
In this round, Mikel Azcona of the BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse team recorded first place in the first final race held on the 5th. With his first final victory, Azcona earned 30 points, plus 15 points for pole position and 20 points for finishing fourth in the second final race, accumulating a total of 65 points in this round. As a result, Azcona moved up to second place in the 2026 season driver standings.
Norbert Michelisz, who also competed, earned a total of 44 points in this round, placing him third in the season driver standings. Thanks to the performances of both drivers, BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse maintained second place overall in the team standings with a cumulative total of 332 points.
The TCR World Tour is a 'customer racing' event where manufacturers are prohibited from direct participation; instead, professional racing teams that purchase manufacturer-built Gyeongju cars compete. It is the premier series among approximately 40 TCR series worldwide, with rankings determined by points earned in each race. This year's season consists of eight rounds, beginning in Italy, followed by Spain and France, with upcoming races scheduled in Portugal, South Korea, China, and Macau.
The next event, the fourth round of the TCR World Tour, will be held from July 11 to 12 (local time) at the Vila Real Internacional Circuit in Portugal. A Hyundai Motor official stated that the company will continue its efforts to deliver strong results for the remainder of the season.
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