Sébastien Loeb Racing

The World Touring Car Cup has arrived on the streets of Vila Real, and Nestor Girolami is the early pace-setter.

Johan Kristofersson and Rob Huff were the quickest drivers in practice at the Nordschleife.

After two difficult weekends in the 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR), Rob Huff enjoyed a change of fortune in the 2019 WTCR Race of Slovakia, taking a strong haul of points for Sébastien Loeb Racing.

Fans will arrive in their thousands to watch home heroes, Norbert Michelisz and Attila Tassi – but will the home advantage be enough to come out on top?

Sébastien Loeb Racing’s Mehdi Bennani is ready to take on the challenge of the 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) as it enjoys its opening weekend on his home ground.

Sébastien Loeb Racing had all of its drivers in action during the two WTCR test days in Spain, with Rob Huff, Benjamin Leuchter, Johan Kristoffersson and Mehdi Bennani testing the updated Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR.

ADAC TCR Germany regular Benjamin Leuchter has been confirmed as the fourth and final driver for Volkwagen’s assault on the 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR)

Whilst the 2018 FIA World Rallycross Championship saw more involvement from Manufacturers, the smaller Privateer teams also had a big impact on the season. The Checkered Flag takes a look at the 2018 season.

With the main title wrapped up, focus moves to who can claim the runner-up spot in the FIA World Rallycross Championship as it heads to Germany.

Here’s the key points to take from both free practice sessions at the Slovakiaring, just before the World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) gets qualifying underway.