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WTCR introduces biofuel for 2021 with P1 Racing Fuels 2 months ago P1 Racing Fuels has been appointed the official fuel supplier for the World Touring Car Cup in a two-year agreement and will for the 2021 season introduce fuel with 15% renewable components. “The appointment of P1 Racing Fuels as the WTCR’s Official Fuel Supplier is an important first step towards the use of 100% sustainable fuel in the series as outlined in the roadmap we have defined for the introduction of biofuel in WTCR,” said Alan Gow, president of the FIA Touring Car Commission. “P1 Racing Fuels has not only de...

BTCC extends Goodyear tyre deal 2 months ago Organisers of the BTCC have announced an extended deal with tyre supplier Goodyear that will run through to the end of the 2026 season. The new deal will see the relationship between the two parties run to more than 20 years, and will include the introduction of the new hybrid era from next year. The Goodyear name returned to the series last year, with the Dunlop brand having previously been the one that was showcased in the series. “We are thrilled to have signed yet another extension to our partnership with the BTCC, continuing as tyre supplier...

Goodyear extends BTCC supply run to 24 years with new deal Autosport 21/01/2021 © LAT Images Goodyear extends BTCC run to 24 years Tyre giant Goodyear has extended its deal to supply the British Touring Car Championship for five more seasons to continue what will be an unbroken 24-year association. Series organiser TOCA first awarded Goodyear sister company Dunlop the control-tyre contract for 2003, before the BTCC rubber was rebranded as Goodyear last season. The new extension comes into force in 2022, and lasts until the end of 2026, while the Goodyear Dunlop conglomerate continues to ...

BTCC) has extended Goodyear's tire supply and sponsorship rights deals through 2026. The five-year extension from TOCA will cover the introduction of hybrid power to the championship starting in the 2022 season, which will put "new demands" on tires, Goodyear said. The BTCC is considered the premier street-car-based racing series in the United Kingdom, running up to 30 races a year at circuits throughout the British Isles. The series, which started in 1958, features a range of brands, including Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes, Toyota and Volkswagen. Goodyear switched its support o...

BTCC season delayed by five weeks as series issues revised calendar Autosport 14/01/2021 © LAT Images BTCC season delayed by five weeks The British Touring Car Championship has delayed the start of its 2021 season by five weeks in the midst of the UK's current struggle with the coronavirus pandemic. A statement from BTCC organiser TOCA explained that the move has been made "in order to maximise the opportunity for spectator and guests to attend our events". The 2020 campaign ran entirely behind closed doors in a condensed schedule from early August to mid-November, with the final round a...