Jean-Karl Vernay sets sights on TCR title
Jean-Karl Vernay has set his sights on the title fight of the 2016 TCR International Series, driving alongside reigning champion Stefano Comini at Leopard Racing.
”Front-wheel drive cars are a new and difficult challenge for me, but I’m confident and I definitely will be aiming to fight for the title,” said Vernay.
The 28-year-old has previously driven single seaters and sports cars, claiming the 2006 Formula Renault France title and 2010 Indy Lights title. Vernay is going to drive a Volkswagen Golf for the team this season.
“I’m very happy to continue with Leopard Racing and WRT and also to rejoin Volkswagen, with which I achieved a podium in the 2009 Macau F3 World Cup,” said Vernay.
Leopard Racing will run with technical support from Belgian Team WRT, a team with a background from GT racing.
“The TCR International Series enjoyed a lot of media attention in its first year, so after a positive season in the GT3 championship we chose TCR as our reference series for 2016. We are delighted to be able to field two great drivers and we will continue our technical partnership with WRT, which began in GT3. It’s a new challenge that I’m sure will turn out to be a successful one,” said team principal Claudio Berro.
