The Catsburg’s back! Hyundai-powered Dutch ace in WTCR return with BRC

WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup race winner Nicky Catsburg is preparing to head (Middle) East next month for the season-deciding events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, for what will be the Dutchman’s eagerly anticipated WTCR comeback. Catsburg, 34, took part in WTCR season two and three, contesting the 2019 title chase with BRC Racing Team before joining Team Engstler for 2020, once again relying on Hyundai i30 N TCR power.

Although he was unable to register a race victory in 2019, he won the third of three races at Slovakia Ring for his breakthrough triumph in the series. Ad After focusing on his impressive GT racing career in 2021, Catsburg has showcased his considerable skills in the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup with Hyundai Motorsport N this season and joins a BRC team on the up with two WTCR events remaining.

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Although Catsburg’s status as a wildcard means he won’t be eligible for points, his pace and experience will make him a stong wingman for Azcona in his pursuit of the WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup for Drivers, as well as being an important point of reference for BRC’s engineers. “Adding a third Hyundai Elantra N TCR to our line-up is important for us as we aim to finish the FIA WTCR season with strong results in every