WTCR Trophy all set for 2022 as exciting changes are made

WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup promoter Discovery Sports Events is excited to announce the continuation of the hugely successful WTCR Trophy in 2022. Introduced to great acclaim ahead of the 2020 season, the WTCR Trophy gives drivers competing without the financial support of a customer racing department the opportunity to chase their share of the glory through the provision of separate points and a title. Although the WTCR is a category for teams rather than manufacturers, some drivers enjoy the support of car brands.

Those extra resources can give them a performance edge over their lesser-funded rivals across a full-season campaign, making the WTCR Trophy important in encouraging wider participation and recognising achievement. Once again, WTCR Trophy drivers will also be eligible for overall points. As a commercial award, the WTCR Trophy will not carry an FIA title and will be administered by Discovery Sports Events.

As such, Discovery Sports Events will determine the drivers who are eligible and its decision will be final. New for 2022 While the 2022 WTCR Trophy will be contested over the entire season, two separate trophies will be created. WTCR Trophy Europe will cover the first six events, namely WTCR Race of Czech Republic, WTCR Race of France, WTCR Race of Germany, WTCR Race of Hungary, WTCR Race of Spain and WTCR Race of Portugal.

Details of an additional WTCR Trophy to cover the season-closing events (see calendar below) will be announced at a later date. In addition, wildcard racers will also be eligible for WTCR Trophy points for the first time. This will give local heroes and rising talents added incentive to build their experience at international level in the WTCR, while also comparing their