Xingrui TCR Claims World Championship Title in Debut Race

[International Racing] Geely's China Xing Team secured victory in its debut with the Xingrui TCR race car, as Ma Qinghua drove a Chinese-built machine to the top of the FIA TCR World Tour podium.

Key Development: Chinese Driver + Chinese Race Car Capture First-Ever Title in World’s Premier Touring Car Championship

Ma Qinghua started third on the grid in Race 2 of the opening round of the 2026 FIA TCR World Tour season and executed a decisive overtake at Turn 10, ultimately sealing the win with 13 consecutive flat-out laps. His teammate Thed Björk finished third, while Santiago Urrutia set the fastest lap of the race.

Key Stats: Debut Victory Includes 1st, 2nd, and Fastest Lap

The Xingrui TCR is built on the CMA architecture and powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine, featuring comprehensive optimizations in braking, power delivery, and transmission logic—particularly excelling on Misano’s high-speed, heavy-braking circuit.

Industry Impact: Global Validation of China’s Automotive Engineering Prowess

This marks the Xingrui TCR’s first-ever global victory since entering competition and represents the first time a Chinese brand has claimed the top step of the podium in a premier international touring car series with a self-developed race car—signaling a new era for both Chinese motorsport and automotive manufacturing capabilities.