James Thompson: “A perfect weekend for us”

James Thompson won the first European Touring Car Cup race and finished third in the second one.
“This was a perfect weekend for us and we have done everything right to take the most out of it using the package that we have,” said Thompson.

While Thompson is heading the championship table, he is concerned over the weight his nationally homologated Honda Accord has been given.

“Our car is 30 kilos heavier than the BMWs and this is a big gap. I believe the second race showed what the real positions at the moment are,” said Thompson.

Thompson hade pole for the first race but had to fight hard to keep the lead.

“The first race was especially difficult, because from the start I had to defend my position and as the race progressed the BMWs were closer and closer while my car was having more and more problems with the front tyres.

I’m very pleased with this win that came mainly from yesterday’s pole position,” said Thompson.