Honda Australia has confirmed that it will continue to partner with Wall Racing and Tony D’Alberto in the 2022 TCR Australia series, extending the partnership for a fourth consecutive year.
D’Alberto was present for the inaugural season in 2019 and, after the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he continued the partnership in 2021.
D’Alberto, 36, will race a Honda Civic with a striking new yellow livery which celebrates the arrival of the new Civic Type-R Limited Edition model.
The car will also feature more prominent branding from ‘Honda Genuine Parts’ for 2022.
Although D’Alberto is amongst the most experienced TCR drivers in the field, he has yet to claim a maiden victory in the series. He has six podium finishes to his name and in 2021 finished 12th overall in the drivers’ standings, having missed the season finale.
In 2019, D’Alberto finished second overall in the championship’s first season.
“It’s fantastic to be back again with Honda and Wall Racing for the 2022 season of TCR Australia Series,” said D’Alberto.
“I know how significant it is to have manufacturer support when you go racing and it’s been an absolute privilege to represent Honda over the last few seasons, so it’s great to be working with them again this year.
“TCR Australia is a super competitive championship. It has a really strong mix of young and experienced drivers, the cars are run by top level teams and the competition is fierce, so I’m sure it will be a tough battle again out on the track.
“Since I last drove the car at Sydney Motor Sport Park we’ve had some upgrades come through from J.A.S. Motorsport in Italy, so I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel, dialling-in the car and working with the Wall Racing crew to get the most of the of Honda Civic Type R package.”
Stephen Collins, Director of Honda Australia, is hoping for a more settled start to the 2022 season in Australia, following numerous postponements after the 2021 season had initially got underway.
“We’re excited to be a part of the TCR Australia Series again for 2022 and working with Wall Racing to support Tony’s campaign in the Honda Civic Type R TCR,” said Collins.
“Tony and the team at Wall Racing have continued to showcase what a great performance car we have in the Civic Type R, which translated to success on the track as well, with a round win at Phillip Island last year.
“Honda has a proud global racing heritage and is involved in the TCR category all around the world, so it has been a fantastic opportunity for Honda Australia to contribute on a local level to that long-standing motorsport tradition via the TCR Australia Series.
“Although the last two seasons have been challenging for everyone involved with the series, we’re looking forward to the new year providing more settled conditions on all fronts and finally seeing the Civic Type R Limited Edition-inspired livery out on the track and amongst the action at Symmons Plains in a few weeks.”