The 2017 TCR International Series Spa-Francorchamps round was the third round of the

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. It took place on 5–6 May at the

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won the first race starting from pole position, driving an Audi RS3 LMS TCR, and

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gained the second one, driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR.

Ballast

Due to the results obtained in the previous round,

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and

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both received +30 kg, while

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received +10 kg. The Balance of Performance was also adjusted for this event, meaning the Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCRs was deprived of its -20 kg weight break, it will therefore run its minimum weight of 1285 kg. The Opel Astra TCRs was also given a weight break, going down from +40 kg to +20 kg.

Classification

Qualifying

Notes * — Davit Kajaia was sent to the back of the grid for Race 1, after an engine change. * —

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and Davit Kajaia had their best laptimes deleted during Q1 and Q2, for not respecting the track limits.

Race 1

Race 2

Standings after the event

;Drivers' Championship standings ;Model of the Year standings ;Teams' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of drivers' standings.

References

External links

TCR International Series official website
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Spa-Francorchamps The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (), informally referred to as Spa, is a motor-racing circuit located in Francorchamps, Stavelot, Wallonia, Belgium, about southeast of Spa. It is the current venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, ho ...

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