StarTimes picks up WTCR rights

Pan-African pay-television operator StarTimes has acquired rights to the World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) motor-racing series.

StarTimes will show highlights of the series in sub-Saharan Africa as part of the deal, which covers the remaining 10 races of the 2018 season.

StarTimes agreed the deal with Eurosport Events, promoter of the WTCR.

The WTCR was formed in November through a licensing agreement between the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and TCR Series. Its inaugural season continues this weekend with the Race of Portugal event at the Vila Real circuit.