Hyundai Motorsport N take second in 2022 FIA ETCR standings

After a close season-long battle with Romeo Ferraris, Hyundai Motorsport N was able to edge further ahead of their rival to secure second place in the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup final standings after the final event, Race DE at Sachsenring, where Norbert Michelisz finished his season with a King of the Weekend podium. Michelisz emerged as the lead Hyundai Motorsport driver despite the pace and potential of Mikel Azcona, who entered the weekend as a King of the Season contender but endured a weekend of penalties and frustrations. Ad FIA ETCRTambay crowned first-ever FIA ETCR King of the Season20 HOURS AGO In what was his strongest weekend of the season, Michelisz claimed third place from the weekend at a circuit he’d never seen before, and one which firmly became a new favourite.

The Hungarian began the event with the second fastest lap in Qualifying for Pool FURIOUS to gain a place in Quarter Final 1. From second place, he deployed his Power Up in the final corner in a bid to snatch the lead, only to lose out in a drag race to the finish line. An eventful Semi Final 1 saw him cross the line in second to net a front row start for the DHL Super Final.

Michelisz went on to challenge the leader for position on several occasions in the final race, finishing second to claim his first FIA ETCR podium. “It was a very solid race weekend – probably my best of the season, and it’s always nice to finish the year like this,” said Michelisz. “It was a season mainly about learning and adapting myself to this new challenge, and I enjoyed every moment.