WTCC will not go all RWD in 2009
The WTCC rules were reported to be in for a big change in 2009 with a suggestion to go only RWD. But this suggestion is reported to be scrapped now.
The WTCC rules were reported to be in for a big change in 2009 with a suggestion to go only RWD. But this suggestion is reported to be scrapped now.
We will most likely not see any Alfa Romeo’s in the WTCC next year. The three year commitment Alfa Romeo had with the WTCC runs out this year.
The SEAT León EuroCup is a new championship born from the Supercópa SEAT León and will join the WTCC for six meetings in 2008.
SEAT Sport claimed an impressive one-two-three in qualifying at the World Touring Car Championship round at Monza in Italy.
Chevrolet Europe has re-signed an agreement with Ray Mallock Limited to extend the current agreement and WTCC commitment beyond the 2007 season.
New rain tyres for the FIA World Touring Car Championship’s next two seasons have been tested at the Snetterton circuit in England.
The provisional World Touring Car Championship 2008 calendar is announced. The list was released today and shows twelve rounds instead of the current eleven.
Zanardi was very angry about the grid penalty he received after Oschersleben. It is now rumoured he is considering to leave WTCC after this season.
Team RAC will take part in the FIA WTCC meeting at Brands Hatch with one BMW 320si driven by Colin Turkington.
WTCC could go all rear wheel drive from 2009. The organizers are planning to ban all other drive trains other than rear wheel drive to equalise the field.