Daniel Wu Races to Podium, Hong Kong's Lo Si-ho Wins Double Championship at Shanghai Circuit
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Actor Daniel Wu Yee-yan (吳彥祖) made a memorable motorsport debut at the TCR China Championship held at the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend. Competing as a guest driver for Lynk & Co in the Rookie Challenge Cup, Wu secured second place, earning his first TCR China podium finish. Hong Kong driver Lo Si-ho (盧思豪) stole the spotlight by winning both race days at the 2026 Xiaomi · CTCC China Circuit Professional League Round 4 event. After claiming Saturday's main race, Lo surged from ninth on the grid to claim victory in Sunday's Round 8 final, becoming the double champion of the weekend. The event featured three concurrent championships: TCR China, CTCC China Cup, and the Hyundai N Series One-Make race.
Key Points
- Daniel Wu raced as a Lynk & Co invited guest driver, finishing runner-up in the Rookie Challenge Cup on Saturday
- Lo Si-ho started Saturday's race from second position on the grid and led throughout despite two safety car deployments
- Sunday's victory came after Lo overtook eight competitors starting from ninth place in the Round 8 final
- This marked Lo's first CTCC championship win, achieved ten months after his last official race participation
- The three-event weekend included TCR China, CTCC China Cup, and Hyundai N Series One-Make race categories
Why It Matters
The double championship victory cements Hong Kong's presence in mainland China's premier circuit racing series, providing a significant morale boost for local motorsport development. Lo's achievement demonstrates that Hong Kong drivers can compete at the highest levels of regional motorsport, potentially opening doors for sponsorship and professional opportunities for other local talents.
The double championship victory cements Hong Kong's presence in mainland China's premier circuit racing series, providing a significant morale boost for local motorsport development. Lo's achievement demonstrates that Hong Kong drivers can compete at the highest levels of regional motorsport, potentially opening doors for sponsorship and professional opportunities for other local talents.