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BMW confirms 2009 WTCC-drivers

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BMW has confirmed the driver and team-line up for the FIA World Touring Car Championship 2009. The setup is virtually unchanged, the only new driver is Sergio Hernández who replaces Félix Porteiro in the BMW Italy/Spain-team as we reported earlier.
“The national team concept has proved itself both from a sporting and a commercial point of view,” says BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen.

“This team structure was responsible for us winning every title between 2004 and 2007. It also allows us to involve the national sales organisations at the highest level in the World Touring Car Championship. Our team includes five very ambitious drivers, who will do everything to win back the World Championship in 2009.”

Andy Priaulx continues for BMW Team UK (RBM), Jörg Müller and Augusto Farfus continues for BMW Germany (Schnitzer) and Alessandro Zanardi will team up with Hernández in BMW Team Italy/Spain (ROAL).