TCR World and life

31 heat, the challenging circuit and the fact that the tyres go off after just one lap so drivers should really think about doing it as it’s the perfect way to start the year.” Despite that promising start to the season, the coronavirus shutdown has meant Lloyd has shared the frustration experienced by every other TCR driver. He is, though, hopeful that he’ll be one of the title contenders once the TCR Europe season finally gets underway. “I think I’m probably the most prepared for a season than I’ve ever been. I haven’t done any pre-season testing for years, but this year we went to Paul Ricard for a day although I had several other tests booked in that were cancelled. My aim was - and still is - to become a factory driver and the plan is to win TCR Europe in 2020 and then hopefully look for a seat in WTCR next year. That’s one hundred per cent still a possibility, but the timing is out of my hands. I’m really happy where I am now and if I’m in the right place at the right time, I could still be okay.” When asked to name the highlights of his not-quite three years in TCR, Dan is quick to reel off an impressive list. “Definitely Oschersleben in TCR International when I finished second between Gianni Morbidelli and Rob Huff, which brought me to the attention of WestCoast Racing. Winning the TCR UK title in 2018 was really good, because even though it wasn’t the biggest series it got me noticed. Then the most recent highlight has to be joining Brutal Fish and becoming part of the Honda TCR family last year, with winning in Barcelona the icing on the cake. I have to say thank you to Martin Ryba and the team for their faith in me - winning the TCR Europe title for them this year would be the perfect way to reward them for that faith.”