Swede Tomas Engström will return to the TCR International Series for the final three rounds in Asia, racing one of Engstler Motorsport’s new Volkswagen Golf cars.
Engström originally made his TCR début in Moscow, when he raced one of the team’s SEAT León racers, finishing in the points in both races with tenth and eighth placed results.
Team Manager Kurt Treml admitted to having been impressed with Engström’s efforts in the races at the Sochi Autodrom back in June.
“We were impressed by Tomas’ professionalism and performance in Russia,” said Treml. “We are confident that he will be in a good position to fight for good results in the next races.”
The Swede had originally intended to compete in the TCR Asia Series season with Engstler Motorsport, but was not present during the season opener in Sepang last weekend.
Engström will line up alongside Mikhail Grachev in the team’s second Golf, whilst young Italian Lorenzo Veglia will continue at the wheel of the team’s now sole SEAT León.