Engstler targets TCR Malaysia’s inaugural title

Luca Engstler is ready to secure the title in his Engstler Motorsport Hyundai i30 N, as the inaugural season of TCR Malaysia will come to an end this weekend at Sepang International Circuit.
The young German has built a margin of 41.5 points over his fellow countryman and teammate Kai Jordan who drives a Volkswagen Golf GTI, when 55 are still on offer. Martin Ryba, currently third in the standings in the Brutal Fish Racing Golf GTI, is already out of contention as he lies 61.5 points behind the leader.
The series finale has attracted some newcomers: 2018 TCR Asia vice-champion and local hero Mitchell Cheah will drive a Golf GTI for Engstler Motorsport, as well as his fellow countryman Mark Darwin.
Teamwork Motorsport returns to the series with Hong Kong's lady driver Cherry Cheung, a regular front-runner in the Chinese Racing Cup, at the wheel of a Golf GTI.
The latest addition to the entry list was Russian racer Andrey Abaluev who joined Douglas Khoo in a second CUPRA run by Viper Niza Racing.
Track action will begin on Friday with two 30-minute Free Practice sessions; Qualifying will take place on Saturday, Q1 at 9:40 and Q2 at 10:05, followed by Race 1 at 14:10 (07:10 CET). Race 2 will start at 17:15 on Sunday (10:15 CET).
Both races will be streamed live at www.tcr-series.com and www.tcr-series.tv.