Peugeot Sport’s sponsored team will enter the final round of TCR Australia, at The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia on November 15-17.
The Peugeot team that competes in TCR Europe this year, will initially field one Peugeot 308 for 2017 TCR European cup champion and WTCR race winner Aurélien Comte. Peugeot will be the ninth brand of car to compete in TCR Australia and the 308 race car will remain in Australia for the 2020 season.
Mayeul Tyl, Director Peugeot Citroën Racing Shop commented: “We are looking forward to our participation. Comte was our development driver for the 308 TCR. He is a very accomplished driver with lots of experience. We have watched TCR Australia with a lot of interest. The Australian series generates a lot of attention in Europe; it is really great to see lots of different car brands and is a very professional series. We are very excited to bring our Peugeot 308 to Australia.”