Hyundai Motor Company continued its upward trajectory by securing its third victory of the season in the prestigious TCR World Tour.
The company announced on July 13 that its 'New Elantra N TCR' won the fourth round of the 2026 TCR World Tour, held at the Vila Real Internacional Circuit in Portugal on July 11-12 (local time).
The TCR World Tour is a customer racing event where professional racing teams purchase and compete with manufacturer vehicles, as direct participation from manufacturers is prohibited.
The Vila Real Internacional Circuit, where the event took place, is considered one of the most challenging street circuits in the world due to its narrow track width, limited run-off areas, and complex corners.
Norbert Michelisz of the 'BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse' team, competing in the New Elantra N TCR, clinched first place in the second final race held on July 12, bringing victory to his team.
With his second final win, Michelisz earned 30 points, adding to the 18 points he secured by finishing fifth in the first final race, totaling 48 points for the round.
Team member Mikel Azcona finished second in the first final and twelfth in the second final, accumulating a total of 44 points, including 15 points from qualifying, maintaining his second place in the season driver standings.
As of this round, BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse has recorded a total of 424 points, keeping them in second place in the team standings. The fifth round of the TCR World Tour is scheduled to take place from October 2 to 4 at the Inje Speedium in Gangwon Province.
A Hyundai official stated, "We are pleased to achieve top results again based on our past victories, and we will do our best to continue this success for the remainder of the season."
Meanwhile, Hyundai is expanding its high-performance 'N' brand. The brand was officially launched in 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the introduction of the 'N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo,' followed by the release of production models such as the Veloster N, Kona N, and Elantra N.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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