The Paris-based FIA has announced a new, entry-level Touring Car Lite (TCL) class based on existing rally regulations.

The new category, comprised of the TCL4 and TCL5 subclasses, will use the existing regulations for the Rally4 and Rally5 classes, providing competitors with one car suitable for both rallying and circuit racing competitions.

Rally4 and Rally5 class cars will be allowed to compete in TCL competition with minimal modifications, the FIA said, while leaving the rally homologation unchanged. TCL will then form the basis of the FIA Touring car pyramid, with the TCR class above it.

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