The Audi RS 3 LMS is named the TCR Model of the Year

For the second consecutive season, the Audi RS 3 LMS was named the 2022 TCR Model of the Year. This is the third time in five years that the touring car from Ingolstadt 

is awarded this honorary accolade. 

The Model of the Year is awarded by WSC based on a classification that takes into account the results achieved by all the TCR-certified model cars in all the TCR-sanctioned races held during the season.

During the season a total of 313 races awarded points for the Model of the Year classification. Audi cars have scored 8478 points and a remarkable 76 race wins in 27 TCR-sanctioned series; their most outstanding results were the Gold Medal won by Tom Coronel in the FIA Motorsport Games, the TCR Europe title clinched by Franco Girolami and five victories in the FIA WTCR. 

Just like in 2021, the Honda Civic and the CUPRA Leon were classified second and third in the final classification, while a total of 19 different models scored points for the Model of the Year classification. 

WSC President Marcello Lotti said: “Competition for the TCR Model of the Year is fiercer every season. The 2022 season has seen a thrilling fight between the Audi RS 3 LMS and the and Honda Civic Type R that was decided by the very last results. Winning this accolade three times in five years is therefore a truly remarkable achievement. Audi Sport is one of the brands that have embraced the TCR concept from the very start, and their RS 3 LMS TCR has proved to be one of the most competitive cars in the category, helping customer teams to achieve great results.”

Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing commented: “We are excited to win the prestigious TCR Model of the Year title for the third time with the Audi RS 3 LMS. The worldwide competition is extremely challenging and therefore the title has great value to Audi Sport. Many thanks to all our customers, as it is their passion and commitment around the globe that earned us this title.”

TCR Model of the Year Roll of Honour

2016 – SEAT León

2017 – SEAT León

2018 – Audi RS 3 LMS

2019 – Honda Civic Type R

2020 – Honda Civic Type R

2021 – Audi RS 3 LMS

2022 – Audi RS 3 LMS

Picture: WTCR/DPPI