How touring car success got Priaulx an F1 drive
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Andy Priaulx is one of the most decorated touring car drivers of all-time, but that didn’t stop him stamping his mark on F1 despite never racing.
Hyundai Motorsport have outlied their plans for the summer despite the WRC and WTCR seasons only starting in September at the earliest.
Touring car legend Yvan Muller - Formula 1 was my target before I realised there is a life outside of it
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In a recent podcast appearance, Yvan Muller revealed that he wasn’t even supposed to be on the grid for the 2018 WCTR season and more.
The 2019 World Touring Car Cup was full of entertainment. Here’s just some of the highlights…
Season Review: 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup - Part One: How Michelisz earned his crown
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After a decade of trying, Norbert Michelisz finally became World Touring Car Champion in 2019. Here’s how he did it…
Norbert Michelisz came out on a top after a blockbuster battle for the title was curtailed by engine problems for Esteban Guerrieri.
A storming drive from Esteban Guerrieri launched him right back into title contention, while Nicky Catsburg’s season went up in flames.
Aurelien Panis took the best result of his WTCR career, while Norbert Michelisz extended his advantage in the championship battle.
Norbert Michelisz establishes himself as the title favourite, but Esteban Guerrieri remains in the hunt. It looks like it’s all over though for Yvan Muller and Thed Bjork.
Johan Kristoffersson’s victory elevates him into the top ten in the WTCR championship standings.
The WTCR title race has swung back in favour of Michelisz after victory in race two at Suzuka.
Esteban Guerrieri won the first WTCR race of the weekend, while Nicky Catsburg and Andy Priaulx caused controversy.
Four more drivers have been penalised for travelling too slowly while on circuit in free practice.
Johan Kristoffersson will start from pole position in the third WTCR race this weekend, while Norbert Michelisz has pole for race two.
Michelisz, Tarquini, Farfus, Girolami and Haglof have all received penalties for a misdemeanour in Free Practice Two.
A year after his emotional comeback, Tiago Monteiro will start the opening WTCR race this weekend from pole position.
Volkswagen took over from Audi as the car to beat in FP2, with Kristoffersson and Huff topping the time sheets.
