Lynk & Co Cyan Racing heads to legendary Brazilian racing grounds this weekend as the 2024 KUMHO FIA World Tour hits mid-point at Autódromo de Interlagos.
The 4.3-kilometre circuit, which has held Formula 1 races since 1972, will host the fourth FIA TCR World Tour round together with the TCR South America championship, meaning a competitive grid of 29 cars.
Two-time world champion Yann Ehrlacher sits second overall in the drivers’ standings, 22 points from main title rival Norbert Michelisz with a total of 75 points available from each race weekend.
“I've never raced at Interlagos and I'm excited about it, especially after driving it in the simulator. I have 20 kilos of extra weight this weekend, but it will be full push as usual to score strong points. It will be intense and interesting with the big grid as well. We are in a good position at the moment team-wise and driver-wise. But we need to improve further to be in the title fight after the final half of the season as well,” said Yann Ehrlacher.
Thed Björk heads to Brazil from two very strong races in the US where he won one race and held an impressive pace in both.
“The races at Mid-Ohio were the best for me in a long while and that’s something I’m carrying right into this weekend. Interlagos is such a legendary circuit to race at and that spurs me on even further. It will be a challenge with such a big grid, so qualifying will be even more important than usual. But it’s a challenge that we are definitely ready for,” said Thed Björk.
Ma Qing Hua secured a podium finish in the final race at Mid-Ohio and is placed seventh, just ahead of team-mate Santiago Urrutia in the championship.
“We are in for an exciting weekend at an exciting circuit, that is for sure. We’ve had an okay start to the season with some ups and downs. As we hit midpoint of the season, we have to be on top of our game and deliver. I think the final part of the season will be even more eventful and the big South America grid will add further to that for sure,” said Ma Qing Hua.
“I haven’t raced at Interlagos before, but it is a track that I know very well from following Formula 1. I expect to fight at the front this weekend, the car is working really well and I have no extra weight,” said Santiago Urrutia.
The teams’ championship fight is even closer than the drivers’, with Lynk & Co Cyan Racing trailing points leaders BRC Hyundai by just 20 points.
The Brazilian race weekend starts with practice and qualifying on Saturday, followed by two races on Sunday.
All races will be broadcast LIVE via the TCR TV streaming platform.
Further information about the KUMHO FIA TCR World Tour.
KUMHO FIA TCR World Tour – Race of Brazil
Interlagos
Schedule
Times in BRT (CEST -5)
Saturday - 20/7
10:00 - Free Practice 1
12:30 - Free Practice 2
15:00 - Qualifying
Sunday – 21/7
11:10 - Race 1
14:40 - Race 2
2024 KUMHO FIA TCR World Tour calendar
19-21 April – Vallelunga – Italy
03-04 May – Marrakech – Morocco
07-08 June – Mid-Ohio – USA
20-21 July – Interlagos – Brazil
02-04 August – El Pinar – Uruguay
19-20 October – Zhuzhou – China
14-17 November – Guia Circuit – Macau
Ends.
Media contact information
Johan Meissner
PR Manager
Cyan Racing
+46(0)70 241 3234
johan.meissner@cyanracing.com
About Cyan Racing
Cyan Racing was founded in 1996 and was formerly named Polestar until Volvo Cars acquired the performance section and trademark in 2015. Cyan Racing is privately owned and operated. The team has claimed nine touring car World Titles, most recently the 2023 TCR World Tour teams' title with Lynk & Co – and participated in the development of the Polestar performance models of the Volvo S60 and V60 in the years 2013 to 2015, including the concept models Volvo C30 and S60 Polestar Concept Prototype. The company launched the Volvo P1800 Cyan in 2020, Cyan Racing’s interpretation of the iconic Volvo sports car from the sixties.
About Lynk & Co
Lynk & Co was created to provide mobility solutions for the connected generation. We do make really, really good cars (the kind that have all the features you want without you having to ask for them), but we also offer a new way of using those cars. Our membership-based approach makes it simple to get on the go. Members can access a car on a flexible, month-to-month basis and share with friends, family, and the Lynk & Co community.
About Geely Group Motorsport
Geely Group Motorsport is a brand neutral entity based within Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. It was founded in 2018 to provide strategic and tactical expertise to serve the best motorsport sporting and commercial interests for the auto brands in the group. One of its tactical assignments include the development and management of the Lynk & Co TCR and customer racing programmes.