2019 champion Will Brown returns to TCR Australia

Will Brown, who claimed the inaugural TCR Australia title in 2019 with Hyundai, will be back in the series for the 2022 season.

The 23-year-old will drive an Audi RS 3 LMS for Melbourne Performance Centre, the car that Chaz Mostert drove to the 2021 title.

“I’m pumped to be back racing in the TCR Australia Series with Liqui Moly and Audi Sport Customer Racing,” said Brown.

“After winning the series in 2019, I didn’t get the chance to defend the title in 2020 that was planned, so it is great to get back in these cars and hit the grid.”

Brown race for Erebus Motorsport in the Supercars Championship last year, finishing eighth overall, and the team announces the signing alongside a new title sponsor contract with Liqui Moly.

“We are delighted to welcome Will Brown to the Melbourne Performance Centre team, driving the series-winning Audi RS 3 TCR,” said Troy Russell, managing director of Melbourne Performance Centre.

“Will proved his talent in the inaugural season driving for one of our rivals, so now it’s great to have him in our corner, filling the shoes of Chaz who did a terrific job last year.

“Having Liqui Moly join our team is also a huge coup for Melbourne Performance Centre and the TCR Australia Series. Liqui Moly is a huge international brand, so for them to join this global touring car class makes sense on many levels.

“We can’t wait to get down to Symmons Plains and start the season, and we know that with Will and Liqui Moly, we are going to be in a strong position from the outset.”

Brown will be team-mate to Jay Hanson who will drive a new generation RS 3 LMS for the team this year.