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ETCR Official test in Spain for Hyundai and CUPRA
17.02.2021
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| The Hyundai Motorsport and CUPRA Racing teams will both take part in an official ETCR test at Motorland Aragón in Spain, Thursday and Friday.The test has been organised by WSC, the entity behind the ETCR category and its Technical Regulation more >> |
ETCR - Vernay joins Hyundai Motorsport
10.02.2021
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| Former TCR International champion and WTCR race winner Jean-Karl Vernay joined Hyundai Motorsport’s Veloster N ETCR programme as test and development driver, alongside Augusto Farfus.The addition of Vernay to the test team will allow that w more >> |
PURE ETCR nets free-to-air TV deal in New Zealand with TV3
05.02.2021
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| - Coverage of all PURE ETCR events in 2021 on ‘Home of Motorsport’ - PURE ETCR to feature on popular ‘CRC Motorsport’ show on Sundays - Ground-breaking new touring car series set to kick off in June -PUR more >> |
Onboard lap video with Augusto Farfus in Hyundai Veloster N ETCR at Daytona
03.02.2021
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| Hyundai Motorsport's development driver Augusto Farfus drove the Veloster N ETCR at high-speed, completing twice three laps of the 3.6-mile road track, including the iconic 31° banked oval turns before the start of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race.see Video here more >> |
2021 PURE ETCR calendar
03.02.2021
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June 18/20 - Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi, ItalyJuly 2/4 - Circuit Zolder, BelgiumJuly 9/11 - Motorland Aragón, SpainAugust 6/8 - Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix, Denmark*October 15/17 - Inje Speedium, South Korea more >> |
ETCR Successful demonstration at Daytona
03.02.2021
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| The ETCR demonstration at Daytona turned into a success and amazed all motorsport insiders who were at the Florida track for the Rolex 24H race weekend.Hyundai Motorsport's development driver Augusto Farfus drove the Veloster N ETCR at high-speed, completing more >> |
Five-star schedule revealed for inaugural PURE ETCR season
01.02.2021
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- Five all-action events to crown first PURE ETCR King or Queen - Mix of permanent and street circuits in Europe and Asia - Vallelunga opens world’s first all-electric, multi-brand touring car series - more >> |
ETCR demonstration at Daytona
30.01.2021
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| Farfus drove the Hyundai Veloster N ETCR at high speed on the bankingThe ETCR demonstration at Daytona International Speedway turned into a spectacular success that amazed all motorsport insiders who were at the Flori more >> |
ETCR - The Veloster ready for Daytona demonstration
27.01.2021
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| The Hyundai Veloster N ETCR sits in a garage of the Daytona International Speedway and is ready for a high-speed demonstration that will take place Friday afternoon, as a preamble to the 4-hour IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.Hyundai Motorsport's developme more >> |
ETCR demonstration at the Rolex 24H Daytona weekend
21.01.2021
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| Augusto Farfus will drive the Hyundai Veloster N ETCR on the banking of the Florida speedway before the start of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race
The ETCR racing car will be shown to North American motorsports fan more >> |
PURE ETCR charges up launch season with new Eurosport partnership
13.01.2021
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| - Cumulative audience of more than 250 million set to enjoy live PURE ETCR action - Live coverage secured in 75 territories reached by Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 - Regular high-quality coverage guaranteed for innovative new all-electric series - more >> |
Goodyear finalises PURE ETCR tyre specification
26.11.2020
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| • Goodyear finalises specification of single PURE ETCR tyre• Testing programme continues with teams and partners• “Overwhelmingly positive” feedback for unique treaded tyre
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Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR - Unveiled the Full Electric sedan by Romeo Ferraris designed and engineered by Hexathron Racing Systems
20.11.2020
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| Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR – Romeo Ferraris was officially unveiled last weekend in Spain, at MotorLand Aragón, during the first Pure ETCR promotional event on track. Michela Cerruti (Operations Manager of Romeo Ferraris) and Jean-Karl Vernay, who’s already confirmed as t more >> |
MDD watch over the safety of ETCR competition
19.11.2020
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| A company at the forefront of motorsport on-track and medical services, MDD was appointed by WSC as sole supplier of E-safety services to ETCR.
WSC and MDD have signed a six-year contract that includes ETCR-tailored E-safety and m more >> |
The Romeo Ferraris-build Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR breaks cover at Motorland Aragón
14.11.2020
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| The stunning new Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR by Romeo Ferraris that will contest the inaugural PURE ETCR season in 2021 has been given its world reveal by the Italian squad.The all-new race car was unveiled at Motorland Aragón, Spain, by Romeo more >> |
Beasts unleashed at World Premiere of spectacular PURE ETCR starting gate
13.11.2020
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- Unique giant structure used in action for first time - Reaction time crucial at horse racing-style start - Hyundai ETCR & TCR cars make torque comparison from gate -PURE ETCR’s all-new starti more >> |
The Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR by Romeo Ferraris to be unveiled at MotorLand Aragón
13.11.2020
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| This weekend at MotorLand Aragón in Alcañiz will take place the first promotional track event of the PURE ETCR. For the occasion, the Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR by Romeo Ferraris will be unveiled in a world première on Saturday 14th November.
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PURE ETCR secures live free-to-air coverage in Poland on Metro TV
12.11.2020
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| - Live coverage of all PURE ETCR events in 2021 debut season - Free-to-air deal for motorsport fans in Poland - Discovery-owned channel ‘proud’ of partnership with all-electric series -Mo more >> |
ETCR Hyundai Motorsport test driver Augusto Farfus quotes
03.11.2020
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| "The days in Vallelunga were a very positive step!” said Hyundai Motorsport's ETCR test driver Augusto FarfusAt Vallelunga, Hyundai Motorsport ETCR test driver Augusto Farfus was delighted after completing a huge number of lap more >> |
The first time for the Enel X ETCR charger
03.11.2020
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| The test was also the first occasion to use the be-spoke charger developed for ETCR by Enel X.“Enel X’s role as official smart charging supplier for ETCR confirms once again the Company’s constant commitment to i more >> |
ETCR Vallelunga test - Focus on optimization of the control software
03.11.2020
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| During this very first official test, the focus was mainly on the optimization of the control software of the systems, including power management, traction control, battery performance and recharge.
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ETCR official testing keeps on at Vallelunga
03.11.2020
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The first sessions of ETCR official testing organised by WSC are taking place in these days at Vallelunga’s Autodromo Piero Taruffi.A first test of two days, on 19th and 20th October, was attended by more >> |
PURE ETCR hosts spectacular Grand Reveal in Copenhagen
09.10.2020
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| - PURE ETCR reveals stunning Energy Station in Danish capital - World’s first all-electric, multi-brand touring car series to race in Copenhagen in 2021 - Hyundai Motorsport confirms series entry with Veloster N ETCR - more >> |
Hyundai Motorsport confirms PURE ETCR entry at spectacular Copenhagen event
09.10.2020
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| - Veloster N ETCR to carry brand’s hopes in 2021 debut season - Hyundai is third official PURE ETCR entrant - Test Driver Augusto Farfus electrifies Danish streets - Hyundai Motorsport has confi more >> |
Pure ETCR “It’s going to be insane and I’m sure the fans are going to love it,” Jean-Karl Vernay
08.10.2020
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| ----guests on PURE Talk and enthuses about the extraordinary peak power of his PURE ETCR Romeo Ferraris Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR.New PURE ETCR driver Jean-Karl Vernay thinks the ‘insane’ power of his Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR will be a huge hit with touring car fans more >> |
PURE ETCR prepares to electrify Copenhagen with Grand Reveal in city centre
08.10.2020
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- Revolutionary new motorsport series to launch in Danish capital - Third new manufacturer to confirm entry - Wide-ranging broadcast plan delivers event to a live global audience - Event to take place, Friday 9 October at 20:00 CET- more >> |
Jean-Karl Vernay to race Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR in PURE ETCR
30.09.2020
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| - TCR Champion joins PURE ETCR grid - Frenchman brings title-winning pedigree
- Vernay first of three drivers to join Romeo Ferraris squad - Global touring car star Jean-Karl Vernay will race the brand-new Romeo Ferraris-built Alfa Rome more >> |
ETCR car - The dynamic shakedown at Great Tew
29.09.2020
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| Following the completion of the static integration, with the support of WAE’s engineers and technicians, the team moved to Great Tew test track in the heart of Oxfordshire for a dynamic shakedown; during which the car was pushed to the limit; completing over 300km, proving itself to be both safe and reliable. more >> |
The first ETCR car completes systems integration at Williams Advanced Engineering
29.09.2020
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Although the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have unfortunately delayed the integration of the ETCR kits into the racing cars by six months; a few days ago, Hyundai Motorsport were able to complete their first integration of a Veloster N ETCR car at WAE, under the more >> |
“PURE ETCR is the perfect laboratory for us.” Goodyear’s Ben Crawley and Sebastian Trinks guest on PURE TALK
07.09.2020
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| ...and explain how the series can impact the company’s electric-vehicle tyre range for years to come PURE ETCR is the ‘perfect laboratory’ for developing high-performance tyres for the electric vehicle marke more >> |
TAG Heuer joins PURE ETCR as founding partner and official timekeeper
04.09.2020
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| PURE ETCR proud to welcome Swiss luxury watchmaker onboard - All-new electric racing series begins new chapter in TAG Heuer’s motorsport history - TAG Heuer and Eurosport Events strengthen association - PURE ETCR to benefit from a century of legendary and innovative TAG Heuer expertise
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“It’s going to be electric!” Jac Nellemann guests on PURE Talk presented by Goodyear
14.08.2020
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| and looks ahead to PURE ETCR’s grand unveil in the Danish capitalWhen Jac Nellemann, Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix CEO – and ex-F1 driver – arrived at Anderstorp in June 1976 for his debut weekend in Formula 1, little could more >> |
Goodyear unveils unique Eagle F1 SuperSport tyre for Pure ETCR
07.08.2020
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| Goodyear unveils unique Eagle F1 SuperSport tyre for Pure ETCR• Goodyear's Pure ETCR tyre is inspired by Eagle F1 SuperSport road tyre• Goodyear exclusively supplying tyres for world's most powerful tou more >> |
New PURE Talk podcasts presented by Goodyear shine a light on PURE ETCR ahead of debut season
23.07.2020
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| - Martin Haven, the Voice of Touring Car Racing, hosts new series of podcasts - PURE ETCR Director Xavier Gavory first in line with an exclusive inside view - Series continues through PURE ETCR promotional season -Introducing PURE Talk; more >> |
PURE ETCR revised calendar
17.07.2020
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| PURE ETCR calendar remain provisionalCopenhagen Historic Grand Prix (Denmark), 9-11 October*Goodwood Speed Week (UK), 16-18 October*MotorLand Aragon (Spain), 31 October-1 November*Adria more >> |
PURE ETCR 2020: Europe-focused promotional calendar for world’s most powerful touring cars
17.07.2020
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| Copenhagen Historic GP to host official unveil - Goodwood Speedweek merges new technology with heritage and tradition - Motorland Aragón first modern circuit visited - Unique 'Battle' format debuts at Adria more >> |
ETCR The new CUPRA e-Racer will be as fast as 270 km/h
20.05.2020
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| Combine performance and electrification with efficiency and sustainability. That was the challenge of the CUPRA team when designing and developing the model for ETCR, the multi-brand 100% electric touring car category. The result is the CUPRA e-Racer, which is now ready to conquer the racetracks. more >> |
TCR Europe - Format of the SIM Racing Series unveiled
08.04.2020
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| TCR Euro Series Ltd. has unveiled the format of the TCR Europe SIM Racing Series that will kick off on Saturday, May 2nd on the virtual track of Spa-Francorchamps.The event will include one Free Practice session and one Qualifying session of 20 minutes each, plus two more >> |
Marcello Lotti takes stock of recent developments in ETCR - interview
12.03.2020
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| After a long planning period, the ETCR is entering its final phase. Following the PURE ETCR launch in Paris, the official tests are about to begin and they will be followed by the first on-track events.Marcello Lotti, president of the WSC Group, the mastermi more >> |
