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Honda get maximum weight for the first time this season

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Honda is going to carry the maximum compensation weight for the first time in the upcoming World Touring Car Championship race weekend at Motegi, Japan.

The Japanese manufacturer will be on the same level, plus 80kg, as Citroën has been for the entire season, based on the average lap times from the past three race weekends.

Lada remains on 50kg of weight while the Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1s will carry 10kg after their strong pace in Argentina.

The Volvo S60s of Polestar Cyan Racing remain on 0kg of compensation weight.

FIA WTCC – Race of Japan Compensation Weights

Car – Ballast – Total Weight
Citroën C-Elysée WTCC – +80kg – 1,180kg
Honda Civic WTCC- +80kg – 1,180kg
Lada Vesta WTCC – +50kg – 1,150kg
Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 – +10kg – 1,110kg
Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 – +0kg – 1,100kg