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WTCR takes green bullet

The World Touring Car Cup will undergo a change in format for next year, with the focus switching from a bespoke series of races to points scored in existing championships counting towards an overall title.

The decision to make the change and cancel a traditional world championship calendar has come about due to its failure to introduce 100 per cent sustainable fuel, which was a cornerstone of the series, according to the promoter, Discovery Sporting Events (DSE).

Despite confirming its long-term association with the WTCR in 2021, DSE has instead terminated its support for 2023, citing the fuel issue as the main reason

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