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Nico Gruber replaces Nicky Catsburg for Hungaroring

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Nico Gruber is going to replace Nicky Catsburg for the World Touring Car Cup races at the Hungaroring this weekend.

The Dutchman, who won Race 3 at the Slovakiaring, is unable to race at the Hungaroring due to a clashing GT race commitment.

“For sure it will be hard at the Hungaroring,” said Gruber.

“I was watching all the WTCR drivers and it’s completely different to TCR Germany. Everything is bang on from the start of FP1 and I’m still learning how to race a touring car. That’s why I am here, to learn and do my best.”

The 20-year-old is racing for Team Engstler in the 2020 TCR Germany championship, currently placed seventh overall with one victory.

“It’s hard to say why I have this opportunity after just four weekends in ADAC TCR Germany,” said Gruber.

“But my team has really supported me and Hyundai said ‘yes, let’s give it a shot’. Maybe it’s because I could win my very first race in TCR Germany. We’ve had some hard times after this but we’ve showed some good speed and I will try to keep this momentum going to the Hungaroring where I will try to support the team as much as possible and try to get the best result for them.”