The WTCC organisation has now commented the earlier rumours that we wrote about earlier that a street race in Schwerin, Germany would take place in 2006. “The simple truth is that we have only read about this in the press.” “It might be an interestning idea for the future, but so far nobody has contacted … More »
SEAT Sport is a company with 140 employees, who focus exclusively on competition driving. In 2005, they will face the challenge of the newly created FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and SEAT Sport’s managing director, Jaime Puig, provides some insight into the expectations for the upcoming season. SEAT Sport’s merit for this championship became … More »
As we earlier reported Tomas Engström will participate in a couple of WTCC rounds beside his STCC programme. He will drive the new Honda Accord Euro Type-R which has been prepared by JAS. Tomas will be at the WTCC premiere at Monza and at the second race at Magny-Cours in France. A total of four … More »
Testing in preparation for the FIA World Touring Car Championship began in Valencia. On Monday and Tuesday, SEAT Sport, BMW Team Deutschland and BMW Team Great Britain ran on the Ricardo Tormo circuit in a dry but cold weather. SEAT Sport tested with three Toledo Cupra cars, that have been partially updated to 2005 specifications. … More »
Former BTCC champion Alain Menu will replace Pedro Lamy as drivers’ advisor for the FIA TCR World Tour race weekends in Valencia, Paul Ricard, Chengdu and Zhuzhou. “I’m very much looking forward to Valencia,” said Menu. “It will be very interesting to have a chat with the Stewards before the racing begins and hear what … More »
Former WTCC and DTM racer Alessandro Zanardi has passed away at the age of 59 following complications connected to a handcycling accident in 2020. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Alessandro Zanardi, which occurred suddenly on the evening of yesterday, May 1,” read a social media statement from his … More »
It’s time to reveal who has emerged on top in 19th annual TouringCarTimes’ rundown of the Top 30 touring car drivers in the world from the past season. Our team of writers have ranked their top performers from the various championships we cover, and here we present the final part of our rundown of the … More »
Welcome along to 2026 as we continue our 19th annual TouringCarTimes’ rundown of the Top 30 touring car drivers in the world from the past season. Our team of writers have ranked their top performers from the various championships we cover, and here we present the second part of our rundown of the best performers … More »
With just a few days left of 2025, it’s time for the 19th annual TouringCarTimes’ rundown of the Top 30 touring car drivers in the world. Our team of writers have ranked their top performers from the various championships we cover, and here we present the first part of our rundown of the best performers … More »
TouringCarTimes celebrates 30 years of the fastest touring car news online this year. Join us as we delve into three decades of thrilling racing and take a look at the past, present and future of our sport. The touring car scene of 2025 is vastly different to 1995, just as it was compared to our … More »