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Teenage racer signs Ayrton Chorne joins TCR South America grid

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Ayrton Chorne has become the latest driver to be confirmed on the grid for the inaugural season of the new TCR South America season.

The teenager, who is just 16-years-old, will be at the wheel of a Honda Civic Type R being run by the Squadra Martino team.

Chorne will line-up alongside Argentine countryman José Manuel Sapag as he moves into TCR competition for the first time.

The youngster previously raced in karting before stepping up to Formula 4 and Formula Renault. He currently sits 17th in the TC2000 Championship, where he is driving a Ford Focus for Escudería Fela.