TCR Asia Series 2025 Season Rules Highlights! A must-read for teams, drivers and racing fans
News & Announcements May 8
🔥 Preview of the highlights of the event
**1. Double round system: 2 races per station, each race is at least 55 kilometers or 30 minutes, the excitement is off the charts! **
**2. Points competition: qualifying + race double points, sprint for the title of "qualifying king" and "race champion"! **
**3. International specifications: Only WSC-certified TCR racing cars can participate, and the performance balance (BoP) ensures fair competition. **
📋 Drivers and teams must read the key points
Eligibility
· Certificates License: Drivers must hold a valid FIA international racing license + ASN license + medical certificate .
· Vehicle specifications: Only WSC-certified TCR racing cars , and pass the technical inspection (QR code version of TCR Technical Form must be submitted).
**· Car equipment: TCR data system and forward-facing car camera must be installed (screenshots are strictly prohibited from being leaked, and tampering will result in direct disqualification!).
🌟Compete for Cup Drivers
Even if you are the current or former Cup Drivers champion, you can apply to participate! Registration method:
· Submit a written application together with the series registration to the organizing committee
· The organizing committee will review your "sportsmanship", past performance, professional background, age, etc. to determine whether you meet the qualifications
🏁 Competition system and points rules
Qualifying (Q1+Q2)
**· Promotion mechanism: ** Q2 quota is determined by the number of participating cars
**· Qualifying points: ** Q1+Q2 comprehensive ranking can get up to 10 points!
Race points (maximum 40 points per race)
⚠️ Special circumstances:
· Race interruption: Full points will be issued after completing 75% of the mileage. Failure to meet the standard may result in halving or cancellation of points.
· Tie determination: First compare the number of champions → runner-up → third place, until the winner is determined!
🔧 Technical and strategic core
Tire restrictions
· Dry tires: Limited to 16 new tires in the first station, and a maximum of 10 new tires in each subsequent station. Old tires must be certified by the traceability system.
· Rain tires: Limited to 16 tires per station, and 1 set must be purchased for the first time.
**· Heating devices are prohibited! ** Violators will be severely punished!
Engine/Turbo
**· Limited to 1 engine for the entire season! ** Replacement will result in a 10-place penalty.
· Limited to 3 turbos, and replacement will also result in a 10-place penalty!
Increased rules:
· Single-station participating vehicles: First race + last race mandatory weight 20kg .
⚠️ High-risk violation area
**1. Absent from award ceremony/press conference: Maximum fine of $10,000 USD! **
2. Damaging the image of the event (unauthorized release of negative news): Team/driver maximum fine **$20,000 USD + expulsion! **
**3. Track violation: ** Accumulated 3 warnings for dangerous driving → Penalty of 10 positions at the next race. Accumulated 10 penalty points → 1 race ban!
🎬 Event process and media obligations
**· After qualifying: ** The top three drivers are required to attend "Lap King" award ceremony.
**· After the race: ** The top three drivers + Gen1 champion + team representatives need to reserve time to participate in media interviews .
**· On-board camera: The image is for internal use only. Leakage or tampering will result in disqualification! **
🚨 Emergency handling
**· Driver replacement: ** 7 days in advance notification is required unless it is force majeure. Delay penalty $1,500 .
**· Race interruption: ** Refueling is prohibited during the red flag period. Vehicles must queue up in the maintenance area fast lane.
**👉 Forward to team partners to grasp the key to victory! **
Follow the latest schedule and technical developments and prepare for the 2025 season!
For information about TCR Asia this season or transportation solutions, please contact us at any time.
Ms. Liu (Janet):
janetlau@zspeedmotorsport.com
Official event operator