Hyundai Motor 'The New Elantra N TCR' Wins 4th Round of the 2026 TCR World Tour

'TCR World Tour': The Pinnacle of Touring Car Racing

Hyundai Motor Company continued its upward momentum by claiming its third victory of the season at the global top-tier touring car competition, the 2026 TCR World Tour.

On July 13, Hyundai Motor Company announced that 'The New Elantra N TCR (domestic name: The New Avante N TCR)' had secured first place in the fourth round of the 2026 TCR World Tour, held from July 11 to 12 (local time) at the Circuito Internacional de Vila Real in Portugal.

The Hyundai Motor Company's "The New Elantra N TCR" (domestic name: The New Avante N TCR) in action at the 4th round of the '2026 TCR World Tour' held on the 11th-12th (local time) in Portugal. Hyundai Motor Company

The Circuito Internacional de Vila Real, where the fourth round of the TCR World Tour took place, is considered one of the most challenging street circuits in the world. Its narrow track width, limited run-off areas, and complex corner configurations demand a high level of technical skill and sustained concentration from drivers.

Driving 'The New Elantra N TCR' race car, Norbert Michelisz of the BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse team claimed victory in the second final race held on July 12, delivering a win for his team.

With this second final race victory, Norbert Michelisz earned 30 points, and together with the 18 points obtained for his fifth-place finish in the first final race earlier that day, he accumulated a total of 48 points and maintained third place in the 2026 season driver rankings.

Mikel Azcona, who also competed, finished second in the first final race and twelfth in the second, earning a total of 44 points, including 15 points from the qualifying session, and held onto second place in the season driver rankings.

The BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse team has accumulated a total of 424 points by this round, maintaining second place in the overall team standings.

A Hyundai Motor Company representative stated, "We are delighted to achieve the best result once again, building on our previous victories," and added, "We will continue to strive for strong results throughout the remainder of the season."

The upcoming fifth round of the TCR World Tour will be held from October 2 to 4 at Inje Speedium in Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Meanwhile, the TCR World Tour is a customer racing competition, where direct participation by manufacturers is prohibited, and professional racing teams that have purchased manufacturer race cars compete.

The TCR series comprises approximately 40 competitions globally, including continental and national events, with up to 650 drivers participating in each TCR series event.

Among the TCR series, the TCR World Tour stands as the global top-tier championship, consisting of eight rounds this year. After the opening race in Italy, competitions have been held in Spain, France, and Portugal (the fourth round), with upcoming races scheduled in South Korea, China, and Macau.

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