BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse returns to the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour with the aim to claim both the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles.
The team has switched from a three- to a two-car line-up, retaining Norbert Michelisz and Mikel Azcona as its drivers.
Hyundai Motorsport Customer Racing Manager Benoît Nogier explained: “There are two key benefits to run two cars. Firstly, the team can concentrate its attentions more closely on each car and driver. Secondly, the change of strategy will also allow Hyundai Motorsport Customer Racing to support customers competing in TCR championships around the world to an even higher level than before.”
Nogier added: “We start every season aiming to win and our expectations haven’t change. The level of competition is very high, but we have tested well during the winter, making improvements to the Elantra N EV. We have also seen what the car has achieved in other championships as a means of giving us more belief. Then in Mikel and Norbi we have two extremely talented and experienced drivers with a proven record as world title winners.”
Azcona said: “My approach is always the same, to bring the maximum and all the effort to start the season in the best condition possible. We had some technical issues in the car last year, but we’ve fixed those during the winter so, already, we’re in a much better position than 2025. Testing has been good and, personally, I feel strong. While the target is to win the title myself, I will always look for the best possible result for the team. Norbi and I know how to work together and he’s such a good teammate, and this makes me very motivated.”
Michelisz echod: “I’m expecting a lot this season because testing has gone very well, and we’ve been able to make quality gains in terms of performance. I feel very strong and confident. It’s also great having Mikel in the team, which means I have a bar that I have to set very high and cannot lean back. I want to come out on top, but, on the other hand, I still want to achieve great things for the team. It's a very nice and competitive environment with Mikel, we have helped each other to grow as race car drivers and as people.”
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