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3mo ago

Michelisz Takes TCR World Tour Race 1 at The Bend After Azcona Penalty

A shipping delay compressed the program into two races with a shared grid alongside TCR Australia.

TCR World Tour cars arrived at The Bend Motorsport Park on Friday morning.
Mikel Azcona led the TCR World Tour into Turn 1 in Race 1 at The Bend Motorsport Park. Image: InSyde Media

Overview

  • Norbert Michelisz was classified the Race 1 winner over Mikel Azcona by 0.0024s after a five-second jump-start penalty, with Yann Ehrlacher third.
  • The revised schedule features a single 30-minute practice at 07:15 ACST Saturday, two-part qualifying at 09:00, and 13-lap races on Saturday afternoon and at 11:55am ACST Sunday.
  • The World Tour cars reached The Bend on Friday morning earlier than expected, easing overnight setup pressure for teams.
  • Championship leader Yann Ehrlacher carries 40kg compensation weight and Esteban Guerrieri 30kg, with Lynk & Co 03 TCRs given a 20kg minimum-weight increase for the event.
  • Eight TCR Australia entrants joined the field, including 2024 champion Josh Buchan along with Zac Soutar and Brad Harris.