As it faces its debut in the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour with the Preface racing car, Geely Group Motorsport retained the group of drivers and the engineering that had contributed to the successful campaigns of Lynk & Co in the previous seasons.
Cyan Racing, continuing its cooperation with Geely Group as both a development team and launch customer, will run a four-car factory team under the banner Geely Cyan Racing, while the programme relies on its all-star driver line-up of Thed Björk, Yann Ehrlacher, Santiago Urrutia and Ma Qing Hua.
Victor Yang, Senior Vice President Brand Communication at Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, said: “Preface represents the next generation of Geely Auto design, engineering and performance. Bringing this model into international touring car racing reflects our confidence in the product and our long-term commitment to motorsport and the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour as a platform to strengthen our brand among global consumers.”
Marcello Lotti, President of WSC, added: “The arrival of a new manufacturer-backed program with a car like the Preface TCR underlines the strength and global appeal of the TCR concept. Geely Group and Cyan have already set benchmarks in this category, and we are excited to see them push the competition even further.”
Alexander Murdzevski Schedvin, Head of Geely Group Motorsport, commented: “This project is a natural evolution of our collaboration with Cyan Racing. Together, we have achieved extraordinary success, and with the Preface TCR we aim to raise the bar once again by combining cutting-edge engineering with a driver line-up capable of delivering at the highest level.”
Christian Dahl, owner of Cyan Racing, said: “Our partnership with Geely Group has redefined what is possible in touring car racing over the past decade. We have a history with two regulations, three brands and eleven world titles so far. The new Preface TCR is the most ambitious car we have developed together, and we are determined to continue our winning tradition on the world stage.”
Drivers’ quotes
Thed Björk: “It’s incredibly motivating to start a new chapter with a brand-new car. We’ve built something special with this team over the years, and I’m ready to fight for more titles with the Preface TCR.”
Yann Ehrlacher: “We have a strong legacy to defend, but also a new challenge ahead. The Preface TCR looks very promising, and I’m excited to get the season underway.”
Santiago Urrutia: “This team feels like family, and we know how to win together. The goal is clear: continue the success and push even harder in 2026.”
Ma Qing Hua: “To represent Geely with a car derived from the Preface is a proud moment. We have everything in place to compete at the front and make this project a success.”
Picture: Geely Cyan Racing
