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Gianni Morbidelli confirmed for WestCoast Racing

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Gianni Morbidelli has signed for Swedish team WestCoast Racing to drive one of their Honda Civics in the inaugural TCR International Series season.
“I am genuinely excited about joining WestCoast Racing and I will use all of my experience to do the best job possible,” said Morbidelli.

The former F1 driver has completed two test days with the team in Spain and Italy in preparation for the season start on March 29th in Malaysia.

“My first impressions of the team, the Honda Civic TCR and the TCR International Series are very good and I’m ready for a new challenge. Everything is new so we’re all starting from zero and, while the car is still in the early stages of development, I believe WestCoast Racing has the ability and the determination to succeed, having met them and tested at Barcelona and Vallelunga. I’m sure they will do a fantastic job,” said Morbidelli.

Morbidelli becomes the second confirmed driver for WestCoast Racing alongside American racer Kevin Gleason.

“In WestCoast Racing’s first year in the TCR International Series, securing a driver of Gianni Morbidelli’s calibre is a very proud moment. By being able to announce such a driver shows the team’s intentions for this championship. Together, we are aiming high,” said James Nixon, Team Manager of WestCoast Racing.

The team is going to run three Honda Civics this season with the final driver yet to be revealed.