2016 TCR International Series Sakhir round
Round details | |||
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Round 1 of 11 rounds in the 2016 TCR International Series | |||
![]() Layout of the Bahrain International Circuit | |||
Location | Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain | ||
Course | Permanent racing facility 5.412 km (3.363 mi) | ||
TCR International Series | |||
Race 1 | |||
Date | 2 April 2016 | ||
Laps | 10 | ||
Pole position | |||
Driver | ![]() | Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil | |
Time | 2:12.541 | ||
Podium | |||
First | ![]() | Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil | |
Second | ![]() | WestCoast Racing | |
Third | ![]() | Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil | |
Fastest lap | |||
Driver | ![]() | WestCoast Racing | |
Time | 2:12.602 (on lap 4) | ||
Race 2 | |||
Date | 3 April 2016 | ||
Laps | 10 | ||
Podium | |||
First | ![]() | Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil | |
Second | ![]() | Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil | |
Third | ![]() | B3 Racing Team Hungary | |
Fastest lap | |||
Driver | ![]() | Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil | |
Time | 2:13.511 (on lap 2) |
The 2016 TCR International Series Sakhir round was the first round of the 2016 TCR International Series season. It took place on 2–3 April at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Pepe Oriola won both races, driving a SEAT León TCR.
Ballast
After the Valencia testing session, the Balance of Performance was issued: SEAT León TCRs, Honda Civic TCRs and Volkswagen Golf GTI TCRs were given a +30 kg from the minimum weight of 1285 kg, while Subaru Impreza STi TCR received a -20 kg bonus. No changes for Opel Astra TCRs, Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCRs and SEAT León Cup Racers.[1]
Classification
Qualifying
Notes
- ^1 — Jean-Karl Vernay and Stefano Comini's best lap times were deleted for exceeding track limits.
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Race 1
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Race 2
Notes
- ^2 — Aku Pellinen and Maťo Homola were given a 30-second penalty for jumping the start.
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Standings after the event
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- Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of drivers' standings.
References
External links
- TCR International Series official website
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