René Kircher joins ALM Motorsport for the Red Bull Ring

René Kircher will join ALM Motorsport for the upcoming round of TCR Europe this weekend at the Red Bull Ring, marking his return to TCR competition after almost a year away.

The TCR Germany and TCR Eastern Europe regular effectively made his TCR Europe debut at Brno last year when the TCR Europe and TCR Eastern Europe series ran together at the Czech circuit. The 25-year-old was then behind the wheel of an older generation Honda Civic Type R FK7 TCR but will now be competing in the latest model from the Japanese manufacturer, the FL5 that he drove for the first time at the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia.

Kircher was runner-up in the 2023 TCR Eastern Europe, taking two victories that year, and will now be looking for a strong showing this weekend running with the front-running Estonian squad at a circuit where he has much experience from his time in the category.

“I am super excited to start in TCR Europe at the Red Bull Ring with ALM Motorsport,” said Kircher. “It’s going to be a tough weekend but together with the team I am ready for the challenge.”

“We are pleased to welcome René to ALM Motorsport,” said team principal Martin Laur. “He is one of the greatest young talents in touring car racing. We’re looking forward to build his confidence in the car and the team throughout the weekend.”

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