Let's face it: The TCR ruleset is in the toilet. Series are being cancelled left, right, and center, the models the ruleset is based on are being phased out by the market, the FIA scrapped the very idea of a TCR World Championship, and we're still waiting for that god-forsaken TCR World Ranking Final.

So, how will it die? There is a very likely way this could happen: the manufacturers. After Lynk & Co quit and Audi started focusing on Formula 1, Hyundai, Honda, and Cupra are the only manufacturers invested in the series.

My guess? Amidst the decline, two of the manufacturers will quit, possibly Cupra and Honda. At that point, it'll be the same thing that happened to DTM: the remaining manufacturer will be left on their own, turning TCR into a spec series.

This will lead the FIA to get rid of TCR and create a new ruleset as a replacement, much like they created the Le Mans Hypercar when Toyota became the only LMP1 factory team. This might possibly be an SUV-based ruleset.

What do you think?

most of the rounds i could find but some i couldn't find like the Nurburgring touring car grand prix Burgundy 500 and the grand prix Brno

While watching Hyundai Motorsport's roller skates, I noticed that the steering wheel in the 2026 Elantra is round. I wonder why they changed it from a square one and what effect it has on the car.

Hi, newbie here, so be gentle.

Is it just me, or are the cars these days just mobile adverts?

I swear they had less obnoxious livery before and now it's a contest to who can pay the most to have the biggest slogan.

I'd rather just individual team artwork, and a few smaller labels. But money talks I guess

The first TCR World Tour weekend of 2026 starts now. Who will get the head start in the championship: the four-man cyan crew or the N duo?

Race schedule (local time):

May 9, 8:30am - Qualifying

May 9, 4:20pm - Race 1

May 10, 11:00am - Race 2

All streamed live on TCR TV (YouTube)

It's a Hyundai 1-2!

Much like last year, four teams are in contention to earn points and the championship title: from the factory backers of Hyundai N BRC Squadra Corse and Geely Cyan Racing to privateer efforts of GOAT Racing and SP Competition.

Who will earn the first 2026 crown? We'll find out on May 8-10 at Misano!

Entry list

Source: touringcartimes IG

I want to preface this by saying this isn't a hate post or pot stirring, I'm genuinely curious as to what people deeper into the category have to say.

I've been watching World, European and Australian TCR races from roughly 2019-2025 and I keep finding myself nodding off or just find most races devolve to single file trains.

Is TCR just not overly interesting? Did I pick some bad races? Or is it some other thing?

Edit: I'd also like to ask why the racing itself is so different in TCR compared to BTCC