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WTCC and DTM added to new F1 Super Licence structure
The World Motor Sport Council has now confirmed changes to the Super Licence points system for the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, due to come into force next season, which now recognises drivers from both DTM and the World Touring Car Championship. The WMSC had previously announced the system in January, which was criticised in … More »
Citroën to leave either WTCC or WRC after 2016
Citroën has confirmed that they will leave either the FIA World Touring Car Championship or the World Rally Championship after the 2016 season. “I can safely say to you that we are reviewing the decisions and for 2017 nothing has been decided. But, we have made the decision that Citroën will only be officially involved … More »
Three manufacturers looking at joining the WTCC soon, says Ribeiro
WTCC General Manager Francois Ribeiro says there are three manufacturers looking to join the World Touring Car Championship, one perhaps as soon as next year, though is mindful that the dominant performance from Citroën has been a distraction to new entries. With Citroën having dominated during the inaugural campaign last year, and now in their … More »
Dusan Borkovic takes clear lead at the half-way point, working on WTCC for 2016
Serbia’s Dusan Borkovic has taken a clear lead of the European Touring Car Cup’s Single-Make Trophy standings after the half-way mark of the season after a victory and a second place in France, and says he’s working flat-out during the summer break on returning to the WTCC next season. Borkovic cruised to victory in race … More »
Rob Huff eyeing Macau outing following WTCC Qatar date shift
Rob Huff is looking at extending his record run of victories at the Guia Race of Macau following the recent confirmation that the WTCC’s season finale in Qatar is set to move a week later, and now no longer clashes with the famous street race. The Guia Race of Macau was previously the World Touring … More »
Starting issues spoil Mat’o Homola’s WTCC debut weekend
After a strong comeback in qualifying, Slovakia’s Mat’o Homola had it all to do again in both races at his home track yesterday after failing to get away at the start in both races. The first bad start was by his own admission his fault, the other was an unknown technical issue, which meant the … More »
Néstor Girolami aiming for further outings in Asia after strong WTCC debut
Reigning Super TC 2000 champion Néstor Girolami has scored points on his World Touring Car Championship debut with Nika Racing, and hopes for more outings in the WTCC this year. The Argentinian is currently scheduled to take part at Vila Real in Portugal next month, but also hopes to race in Thailand and Qatar at … More »
Manuel Pedro Fernandes set for WTCC debut at Vila Real
Portuguese driver Manuel Pedro Fernandes is set to make his World Touring Car Championship debut next month as the championship returns to Portugal, which will race at the Vila Real circuit. Fernandes will be driving the third Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 of Campos Racing. The Portuguese touring car driver and former Formula Ford Portugal driver … More »
WTCC set for first Friday race with Qatar finale date change
The season finale for the FIA World Touring Car Championship is set to change to Friday 27th November, subject to approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council, due to a political event in the region which now clashes with the originally planned date of November 22nd. The planned night race at the Losail circuit … More »