Geely Preface TCR Scores Sensational Debut Win in FIA TCR World Tour

For Malaysian enthusiasts closely following the Geely-Proton partnership, this is fantastic news! In the opening round of the 2026 FIA TCR World Tour at the Misano World Circuit in Italy, Chinese driver Ma Qinghua delivered a stellar performance behind the wheel of the all-new Geely Preface TCR.

In Race 2, he dominated the field to secure a commanding victory. This victory marks a dream start for the new race car, as it claimed a prestigious championship trophy on its very first outing on the world stage.

Race Highlights

On May 10, the Misano circuit witnessed an impressive display of "China Speed". Despite it being the Preface TCR's first competitive outing, the Geely Team (a collaboration between Geely Group Motorsport and Cyan Racing) delivered a strong team performance:

• Ma Qinghua: Executed a perfect start and flawless defence to take the win.
• Thed Björk: Finished strongly in 3rd place.
• Yann Ehrlacher & Santiago Urrutia: Completed a strong team performance, finishing in 5th and 6th place respectively, with Urrutia also setting the fastest lap of the race.

Technical Foundation: CMA Architecture's Racing DNA

The Preface TCR is built on the same CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform that underpins popular Malaysian models such as the Proton X50, X70, and S70. This latest racing version showcases significant advancements in aerodynamics, chassis tuning, and power delivery compared to its Lynk & Co predecessor.

Editor's Take: What It Means for Malaysia

While TCR race cars are purpose-built for competition, the track remains the ultimate proving ground. Geely's success at the FIA level not only boosts the brand's sporting image but also suggests that valuable racing data and technology will eventually trickle down to future road cars.

As Proton continues to leverage Geely's latest platforms and technology, Malaysian fans have reason to be optimistic that this championship-winning DNA will one day enhance the performance and dynamics of locally assembled models.