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WTCC to Interlagos in 2006
The Brazilian F1 track Interlagos looks set to be part of the WTCC calendar next year. “South America is important to our manufacturers,” WTCC boss Marcello Lotti said to Autosport. “so I am happy that it looks like we are going to Brazil.” Interlagos won´t be the only new track for the calendar next year. … More »
WTCC goes to Helsinki in 2006
International touring car racing is back in 2006 at the Helsinki streets. The Finnish Automobile Sport Federations have signed a three year contract with the WTCC organisation. The first race will take place next year in June. “There´s no doubt WTCC is the FIA´s highest quality racing series right after Formula One, and it´s future … More »
Three WTCC rounds for Plato
SEAT Sport UK driver Jason Plato will contest three events of the FIA World Touring Car Championship in a SEAT Sport Toledo Cupra. The 37-year old driver will join the Barcelona-based SEAT Sport team at Silverstone (May 15th), Imola (May 29th) and Spa-Francorchamps (July 30th), teaming up with regular SEAT Sport drivers Rickard Rydell, Jordi … More »
Tom Coronel joins WTCC
A regular competitor in the FIA European Touring Car Championship, Tom Coronel will follow the championship in its new World Championship Status. The Dutch driver, who claimed last year the FIA ETCC Michelin Independents Trophy, will drive a SEAT Toledo Cupra car entered by SEAT Sport Holland. Two cars are currently being prepared at SEAT … More »
WTCC testing at Silverstone
A couple of WTCC teams tested yesterday at Silverstone. SEAT (WTCC & BTCC) had five cars at the track, BMW (Germany) two cars and Ford had one Focus. SEAT tested both WTCC and BTCC cars with Jordi Gene and Jason Plato among others behind the wheel. Andy Priaulx was behind the wheel of one BMW, … More »
Rosenblad confirms WTCC drive
The Swedish racing star Carl Rosenblad continues his international and successful racing career.This year he will be running the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). “I’m looking forward to run a World Championship, it will be a thrill,” says the BMW-driver who will compete for the Independent’s trophy. This year Carl Rosenblad enters his first world … More »
WTCC entry deadline close
WTCC rounds for Jason Plato
Jason Plato will race a few rounds of the WTCC this year for SEAT. As we recently reported Jason has signed a long time contract with SEAT and will for 2005 drive full time in the BTCC. But along side that Plato will race up to five rounds of the WTCC. “Running four cars is … More »
All WTCC races live on Eurosport
Eurosport is the host broadcaster of the FIA WTCC. It´s expertise and use of latest technology will provide the audience with the best coverage of the championship. The main production elements set up by Eurosport to cover the FIA WTCC include: a specialised team of 60 people, digital outside broadcast vans, digital HF cameras, on … More »