The 2026 TCR South America season begins this weekend with great anticipation at the Circuito dos Cristais, in Curvelo (MG), together with TCR Brasil, between March 6 and 8. This year the championship will feature 10 rounds across Brazil, Argentina and, for the first time, a final in Uruguay.
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This season, the category will have major news, such as the official entry of Hyundai with the Hyundai MSA team and four Elantra N TCR cars, in addition to the consolidated presence of Honda Racing with drivers such as Nelson Piquet Jr. and Leonel Pernía.
On Friday, the day begins with the first free practice at 9h30, followed by the second free practice at 12h00. The last practice session of the day occurs at 14h25, allowing teams and drivers to adjust their cars and strategies for Saturday.
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The second day of activities brings another free practice at 10h40, while the last practice session happens at 13h00. In the afternoon, qualifying defines the starting grid, starting at 16h05, essential for defining positions in Sunday’s races.
The final day begins with Race 1 at 9h13 (25 minutes + 1 lap). In the afternoon, Race 2 takes place at 12h43 (30 minutes + 1 lap), closing the Curvelo round and distributing the first points of the 2026 season, which promises to be fierce.
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