The 2015 TCR International Series was the inaugural season of the

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, a motor racing championship for

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s held across Asia and Europe. The season began at

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on 28 March and finished on 22 November at the

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won the drivers' championship, driving a SEAT León Cup Racer, and

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won the teams' championship.

Teams and drivers

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is the official tire supplier.

Calendar

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would go back a week, because the and switched places on the

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calendar. On 13 March 2015, it was announced that the Chilean round, due to be held on 9 August at

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, was postponed to 2016 due to circuit reconstruction. On 17 June 2015 the Argentine round, scheduled for 26 July at

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, was replaced by the

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due to organisational problems.

Results

Man of the Race

At the end of every weekend, the Race Direction elects a driver who stood out during the event for a particular reason.

Championship standings

Drivers' championship

† – Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed over 75% of the race distance.

Teams' Championship

† – Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed over 75% of the race distance.

OMP Trophy

All drivers displaying an

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are eligible for the OMP Trophy. Points are awarded for championships and the use of OMP safety equipment. At the end of the season, the top four drivers win a cash prize.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:TCR International Series

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