The 2021 WTCR season opener kicks off—Lynk & Co team secures second and third places.

From June 3 to 5, the opening round of the 2021 WTCR season kicked off at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany. Lynk & Co Racing continued their impressive performance from last year, delivering a thrilling high-speed showdown for audiences around the globe. In the end, Lynk & Co drivers Yvan Muller and Santiago Urrutia secured second and third places, respectively, in the first race. Meanwhile, Santiago Urrutia finished fifth in the second race. Currently, both Yvan Muller and Santiago Urrutia are tied for fourth place in the drivers' championship standings.

The first race consisted of one qualifying session and two races. Due to the Lynk & Co team's impressive performance last season, the first Lynk & Co car was subjected to the strictest BoP restrictions, weighing a heaviest 1,325 kg, with a ride height 80 mm lower, and peak horsepower reduced to 97.5%. Following the qualifying rounds, the first race featured a top-ten grid in reverse order, with Ivan Müller and Jan Ehrlacher starting in first and second place. Veteran Ivan Müller led the field from pole position, but due to the BoP affecting his top speed, he was overtaken on the final lap straight and ultimately finished second. Prodigy Santiago Urrutia, starting sixth, made a series of impressive overtakes to secure third place. The second race followed the same qualifying order, and after three laps of intense battle, Santiago Urrutia secured fifth place, earning valuable points. Ultimately, Ivan Müller and Santiago Urrutia tied for fourth place in the Drivers' Championship with 29 points, leaving the two Lynk & Co teams currently in fourth and fifth place in the Teams' Standings. The second round of the 2021 WTCR will be held at the Estoril Circuit in Portugal on June 26-27. Look forward to another exciting performance from the Lynk & Co Blue Team.

Beyond the WTCR circuit, Lynk & Co Automotive utilizes cutting-edge technology and quality in its products, incorporating proven racing technology into its production vehicles. This provides every user with an ultimate driving experience and allows them to experience the unparalleled performance of Lynk & Co Automotive.

The Lynk & Co 03 TCR race car and the Lynk & Co 03 production car share the same CMA modular architecture, ensuring seamless performance integration between the race car and the production car. The Lynk & Co 03 TCR race car is equipped with a Drive-E series 2.0TD engine, producing 350 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. As the first performance sports sedan, the Lynk & Co 03+ is equipped with the same Drive-E series 2.0TD engine as the Lynk & Co 03 TCR racing car. The large number of original accessories on the engine further demonstrates the strength and modification potential of the 03+, and also proves that the 03 can not only meet a variety of daily use scenarios, but also meet the extreme requirements of the track.

Building on the creation of high-performance products, Lynk & Co is continuously fostering China’s automotive sports culture ecosystem. Targeting novice automotive enthusiasts, Lynk & Co has launched the "03 Driving Experience Camp" and the "Mountain Climbing Race," tirelessly scouting for promising newcomers with untapped racing potential in China. For professional drivers, Lynk & Co has established the brand’s signature event—the "Lynk & Co Automotive Challenge," providing a prestigious platform where motorsport aficionados with solid racing backgrounds can continually push their limits. Meanwhile, for top-tier competitors and dedicated enthusiasts, Lynk & Co offers a comprehensive training and competition program tailored to TCR-level professional racing, enabling aspiring racers to steadily advance into elite events such as TCR China and TCR Asia. On June 1, the Lynk & Co Motorsports Experience Center (MEC) held its grand opening ceremony at the Ningbo International Circuit. As the first automotive brand in China to integrate brand showcases, race experiences, driving instruction, and leisure activities into a single, cutting-edge automotive culture hub, the MEC marks a significant milestone in delivering more professional and immersive driving experiences to users—and further propelling the growth of China’s vibrant automotive sports culture.

In the brand-new 2021 WTCR season, a blue whirlwind swept across the Nürburgring circuit as the Lynk & Co team made a powerful comeback, showcasing their championship-caliber performance and continuously delivering inspiring feats that push the boundaries of self-improvement. Beyond the track, Lynk & Co remains deeply committed to promoting motorsport culture and shaping automotive sports identity, tirelessly working to build a vibrant automotive sports ecosystem for consumers—offering experiences that go far beyond just cars themselves.

Translated from Sina Auto

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