RML ready for Chevrolet favouring circuit Marrakech

The WTCC heads to Marrakech this weekend where RML are hopeful of continuing their strong form shown in the season opener in Monza. With all three of the RML-run cars taking the top three spots in last year’s race, this track is known to favour the straight-line performance of the Chevrolet Cruze.

Yvan Muller leads the standings with 55 points, his team-mate Tom Chilton is currently his closest rival, who also took his best result of 2012 at Morocco in the Arena Motorsport Ford Focus S2000 TC.

“I took my best result here in 2012, finishing seventh in the first race so this place holds some good memories (and hopefully luck) for me,” said Chilton.

“I really enjoy competing here; there is a constant element of danger with the concrete walls ready to ‘catch’ you and in the past we’ve seen just how costly slight mistakes can be – it’s all about being quick, clean and committed.”

“It’s a fun challenge, with the two fast straights linked by tricky chicanes and the slow hairpin – I can’t wait to get out in the Cruze again. My car should be well suited here and now I have my first podium under my belt, I’m ready for more!”

Three-time WTCC champion Yvan Muller is well aware of the Cruze’s form at Morocco, and after a masterful performance at Monza, hopes to do well again at Monza, though most would expect anything less than another two victories will be an ‘average’ weekend for the Frenchman.

“It is a fascinating place and the atmosphere is incredible,” said Muller. “The WTCC is well supported out there and usually this track throws out some entertaining racing for the spectators.

“History tells us the Cruze should run well here so I am definitely targeting top points.”