TCR Australia to run at The Bend in 2026

Motorsport Australia is pleased to announce that TCR Australia will run five rounds in 2026 as part of a partnership with The Bend and WSC Group. 

In 2026, five rounds of the TCR Australia series will run exclusively at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park and Mallala Motorsport Park in South Australia.

Headlining The Bend’s Championship Series the five-round calendar will see competitors enjoy multiple world-class circuit configurations across both venues. 

Sam Shahin, Managing Director of The Bend Motorsport Park, said the agreement reflects the venue’s ongoing commitment to world-class motorsport. 

“We are committed to the motorsport industry.  We also believe that we share the responsibility of promoting categories that support aspiring motorsport enthusiasts.  TCR is a global category that deserves its rightful place in Australian motorsport.  Our involvement is a testimony to the category, the brands it represents, and the teams and drivers that see it as a pathway to World TCR abroad, or a pathway to other categories in Australia."  Shahin said. 

Marcello Lotti, Founder of TCR / WSC Group echoed this.  

“The Bend is a world class facility with a world class reputation.  We are thrilled to work with Motorsport Australia and The Bend to deliver TCR Australia in 2026.  We hope to build on this relationship in the future.” 

Motorsport Australia welcomes the partnership, highlighting the professionalism and high-standard event delivery that The Bend and WSC have historically delivered.

Motorsport Australia’s General Manager for Motorsport Operations David Stuart praised the teamwork in delivering a world-class platform for TCR Australia.

“Motorsport Australia has worked closely with WSC and The Bend to ensure that TCR has the right framework and support to succeed in Australia.” Stuart said. “The 2026 season will build the foundation for growth in the years ahead.” 

 Alistair MacDonald, CEO, Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend reiterated South Australia’s credentials.

“South Australia has proven itself to be a true motorsport state – not just through a rich motorsport heritage and history, a world-class venue like the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, but also through incredible South Australian businesses such as AirTouch that continue to invest heavily in the sport.” MacDonald said. 

“To now call South Australia the home of a national series like TCR Australia is a tremendous privilege, and we’re determined to make the TCR Australia series the envy of the rest of the country – for competitors, partners and fans alike.”  

The 2026 TCR Australia calendar will be released on 10 December, 2025.