2015 WTCC champion José María López was fastest of all in the second session of the day at the Losail circuit in Qatar, which was run under floodlights with the session taking place at 7pm local time. The Citroën driver lapped the circuit with a best time of 2:02.170 in the 30 minute session, leading … More »
Citroën Racing’s José María López topped the time sheets in the first 30 minute testing session at the Losail circuit in Qatar, leading the way ahead of the Zengő Honda of Norbert Michelisz, with Sébastien Loeb Racing Citroën driver Mehdi Bennani third. With the factory Citroëns occupying the top spots throughout most of the session, … More »
Sébastien Loeb Racing confirmed they will continue their FIA World Touring Car Championship programme, running up to three cars next year, with a Citroën C-Elysée already assigned to Mehdi Bennani. “Knowing that I am going to continue driving for Sébastien Loeb Racing before the season finale is excellent news, and shows I have full trust … More »
2015 TCR International Series’ runner-up Pepe Oriola is rumoured to be switching to champions Target Competition for 2016, and will also depart the SEAT brand with which he was reunited this season, with Target Competition confirming a change of brand for 2016, which is believed to be the new OPC-developed Opel Astra. Target have run … More »
Rob Huff claimed his eighth career victory at the Guia Race of Macau in Race 1 today, fighting side-by-side through Turn 1 between title rivals Jordi Gené and Stefano Comini, but was unable to convert pole in Race 2 after he was involved in the massive pile-up at the start. Huff’s win in Race 1 … More »
Rob Huff has a chance to leave Macau with the all-time record of victories at the Guia circuit after qualifying on pole position for the 2015 Macau Guia Race 2.0T, but also wants to stay out of the close battle for the championship which takes place behind him on the grid on Sunday. Huff set … More »
The field for Sunday’s Guia Race of Macau has been reduced to 24 cars, after three cars have been ruled out by the stewards after setting times well outside of the 107% barrier throughout the weekend and qualifying. All driving SEATs, Hong Kong’s Sam Lok, Taipei’s Johnson Huang and Malaysia’s Douglas Khoo were all outside … More »
Polestar Cyan Racing have said that Citroën’s announcement will have no bearing on their WTCC plans, with the Swedish manufacturer embarking on a multi-year programme from next year, meaning the two brands they’ll compete for just one year on the track together. Volvo are disappointed however that they will not get to compete against the … More »
With Citroën reducing its motorsport involvement in 2016, with its WTCC programme reduced to two cars next year for José María López and Yvan Muller, nine-time WRC champion Sébastien Loeb has said he was surprised to find out his place in the WTCC is gone for next year, with his objective having been to win … More »
Sebastien Loeb will contest the 2016 Cross-Country Rally World Cup season with Peugeot’s factory team, calling time on his World Touring Car Championship programme. Loeb, who currently sits second in the World Touring Car Championship with Citroen, will make his first appearance with Peugeot at January’s Dakar Rally before the full Cross-Country Rally World Cup … More »