Park Jun-ui wins TCR Europe Round 4 Race 2, securing first victory in debut season
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Park Jun-ui secured his debut victory in the TCR Europe series at the Hungaroring circuit.
- He capitalized on a reverse grid start to take the lead and held off strong pressure to win by 0.382 seconds.
- The win marks the second TCR Europe victory for the team, formerly known as Solite Indigo Racing, and helps them rejoin the championship race.
Park Jun-ui achieved his first career victory in the TCR Europe series on Sunday at the Hungaroring circuit in Hungary. The win came in the fourth round of the season, marking a significant milestone in his second year of competition.
Starting from the second grid position due to a reverse grid system for the top 10 qualifiers, Park seized the lead from pole-sitter Victor Chan at the start. Despite a mid-race safety car period and intense pressure from Ruben Volt, Park maintained control throughout the 13-lap race. He crossed the finish line with a narrow 0.382-second lead, completing the race in 27 minutes and 31.783 seconds.
Meanwhile, teammate Park Jun-sung, who started 16th, made progress through the field but was involved in a collision that damaged his car. After repairs during the safety car period, he rejoined the race and finished 11th. This victory is the team's second in TCR Europe, following Park Jun-seong's win last year, and it revitalizes their position in the overall championship standings.
"I am happy to achieve my first victory thanks to the dedication of Hyundai Seongwoo Group, sponsors, and team members," Park Jun-ui stated. "I will not be satisfied with this and will aim for good results in Round 5 at Monza, Italy."
The TCR Europe series will resume after a two-month break with its fifth round at the Monza Circuit in Italy from September 25-27.
I am happy to achieve my first victory thanks to the dedication of Hyundai Seongwoo Group, sponsors, and team members. I will not be satisfied with this and will aim for good results in Round 5 at Monza, Italy.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.