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Nicola Larini appointed as Balance of Performance driver

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Multiple touring car champion Nicola Larini has been appointed as driver by the TCR organisation for the Balance of Performance test.

“I have accepted with pleasure to run this test; it is going to be an interesting experience and I trust I will be able to deliver a clear and detailed feedback that help to balance the performance of the different cars. I have gained enough experience in touring car racing and with the turbo engine to duly accomplish this task,” declared Larini.

All cars that are eligible for the inaugural TCR International Series season will take part in the test, with Larini as driver, next week at the Barcelona circuit in Spain.

“Having a very experienced driver like Larini is the best guarantee of success for the test. From his undisputed driving skill and technical knowledge, Nicola is the right person to help our technical department to fix Balance of Performance among the different cars. We are very grateful to him for having accepted our invitation,” said Marcello Lotti, CEO of TCR.

A first Balance of Performance level will be set ahead of the season start based on the results from the test where three parameters will be changed:

Minimum weight: +/- 70kg
Ride height: -10/+20 mm from 80 mm
Engine air restrictor: 95/90% of nominal diameter

The BOP will be adjusted during the season based on average lap times from the three most recent race weekends.