Jenson Brickley joins Spa grid for TCR Europe Cup opener
Reigning TCR Europe champion Jenson Brickley will be on the grid for the first round of the new TCR Europe Cup when it kicks off at Spa.
Brickley is the first driver confirmed for the event, which he will use to gain experience of his new Honda Civic Type R.
The British driver will race with RC2 Racing Team before starting his TCR World Tour programme with ALM Motorsport.
As per the rules for the TCR Europe Cup, Brickley will drive in one of the two races with an as-yet-unnamed amateur driver at the wheel for the other.
“I’m excited to be taking part in the first TCR Europe Cup event this month,” he said.
“It gives me a great opportunity to drive the car in a racing competition for the first time.
“I’ll get my first test of the car with ALM Motorsport next week, and then I’ll join RC2 Racing Team for Spa-Francorchamps, and I can’t wait to try it out.
“Thanks to the TCR Europe promoter Rubén Fernández for the opportunity. Our expectations are high, we’re in it to win it, and hopefully it’ll be great if we can win our first race with a Honda.
“I’ve been racing against the Honda for many years, it’s a strong car overall and I’m excited to get into it and see what the differences are, we know the traction of the car is very good, so it’ll be great to see how strong it is from behind the wheel.”
