Archive für 31.7.2009
CHEVROLET CARS 20KG HEAVIER IN GERMANY
31.7.2009 von Wolfgang.
There is only one change to the compensation weight list for the next event in Oschersleben: 20 kilos added to the Chevrolet Cruze cars compared to Brands Hatch.
The BMW 320si emerged as the fastest model during the British weekend, only 0.048 seconds faster than the Chevrolet and three tenths faster than the SEAT León TDI.
According to the calculation that took into account the lap times set in the three previous events (Brno, Porto and Brands Hatch) BMW and SEAT remain on the maximum compensation weight (+40kg), while the Chevrolet moves up to +30kg.
Like in Brands Hatch, Alessandro Zanardi’s BMW 320si (equipped with a sequential gearbox) will have no compensation weight on board, while the SEAT León TFSI and the both LADA models (110 and Priora) will have 20kg deducted from the minimum weight.
Compensation weights Oschersleben
+ 40 kg BMW 320si, SEAT León TDI
+ 30 kg Chevrolet Cruze LT
± 0 kg BMW 320si Zanardi
- 20 kg LADA 110, LADA Priora, SEAT León TFSI
The Chevrolet cars will have 20 further kilos on board at Oschersleben
FASTEST CARS IN THE PREVIOUS EVENTS
Lap time calculation as per art. 79 Sporting Regulations
Curitiba: 1st SEAT León Tdi; 2nd BMW 320si (+ 0.252); 3rd: Chevrolet Cruze LT (+ 0.337)
Puebla: 1st BMW 320si; 2nd SEAT León Tdi (+ 0.419); 3rd: BMW 320si GBS (+ 1.497)
Marrakech: 1st Chevrolet Cruze LT; 2nd SEAT León Tdi (+ 0.191); 3rd: BMW 320si (+ 0.831)Pau: 1st BMW 320si; 2nd Chevrolet Cruze LT (+ 0.579); 3rd: SEAT León Tfsi (+ 1.002)Valencia: 1st SEAT León Tdi; 2nd BMW 320si (+ 0.294); 3rd: Chevrolet Cruze LT (+ 0.965)Brno: 1st BMW 320si; 2nd BMW 320si Zanardi (+ 0.393); 3rd: SEAT León Tdi (+ 0.809)Porto: 1st SEAT León Tdi; 2nd BMW 320si (+ 0.147); 3rd: Chevrolet Cruze LT (+ 0.324)Brands Hatch: 1st BMW 320si; 2nd Chevrolet Cruze LT (+ 0.048); 3rd: SEAT León Tfsi (+ 0.320)
CLAIRET TO JOIN SUNRED IN OSCHERSLEBEN
Frenchman Jean-Marie Clairet is the SEAT Eurocup driver who won WTCC participation in the next event at Oschersleben.
The 42-year old from Paris emerged as the best scorer in last weekend’s Eurocup round at Brands Hatch, claiming victory in the second race and climbing to fifth in the series’ classification.
"It’s a dream. The WTCC is another planet compared to the championships I have raced so far. My only goal will be to finish the races without damaging the car," said Clairet who has claimed European and national titles in the Citroën and Peugeot trophies during his racing career.
Clairet is the fourth SEAT Eurocup driver to qualify for a WTCC event, following Tim Coronel (Brno), Diego Puyo (Porto) and Norbert Michelisz (Brands Hatch).
www.fiawtcc.com
Força Portugal!
31.7.2009 von Wolfgang.
Tiago Monteiro, Bruno Senna, Miguel Ramos, Francisco Cruz Martins ! Four big names of Portuguese motorsport. Four names which arouses interest. Three Portuguese and one Brazilian - who knows how much Portuguese fans like him - drivers gathered this afternoon for a nice family picture and a very friendly meeting.
They all know how much the fans rely on them to make a Portuguesa fill the air on Saturday night, and they all will do their best in their respective class to make the fans happy.
It is not necessary to introduce Bruno and Tiago, who will co-drive the Oreca 01-AIM Nr.10, which is currently fourth of the teams’ classification in the LMP1 class. The two young stars can therefore be full of hope.
www.lemans-series.com
SEVILLA FC RETURNS TO SUPERLEAGUE FORMULA
31.7.2009 von Wolfgang.
Sevilla FC will replace the entry previously fielded by Al Ain who, after having participated in the first two races and made one podium in Zolder, won’t be racing for the rest of this season.
Spanish League outfit Sevilla will return to Superleague Formula this season. The team’s colours were not present on the grid during the opening races at Magny Cours (France) and Zolder (Belgium), but will be back for the third round of the championship which takes place this weekend at British circuit, Donington Park. The Andalucian team’s car will be driven by a man who has proved to be a revelation so far this season, the Argentine driver Esteban Guerrieri. The young South American was the find of the weekend at Zolder where he won the second race, his maiden career victory in the category at his first Superleague Formula weekend.
The arrival of Sevilla FC sees the club further boosting the Spanish presence in Superleague Formula, which includes the undisputed leader of the series, the Alicante-born Adrián Vallés, who was the winner of both race weekends, held so far.
For José María del Nido, President of the Sevilla FC, the club’s return to Superleague Formula is one of the biggest events of the summer for both the team and the city.
“To be back in Superleague Formula is as big a message as we can give, not just to the fans of Sevilla but to the entire city of Sevilla. The colours of our club will again project the name and image of the city to an international audience. Sevilla Football Club has successfully showcased the name of the city at the biggest sporting events in the world and now it’s time to promote the city at the best circuits in Europe,” said the Sevilla President.
“The presence of a young Argentine driver at the wheel of our car helps to underline the international impact of our colours and our team, which is greatly admired at a world level by many players who want to wear the shirt of Sevilla FC. The famous Argentine passion coupled with a love of football and motorsport, will make it interesting to follow our car in the coming races. This young driver is following in the footsteps of some of the legends of Argentine motorsport such as Fangio, González and Reutemann. We hope that the first of many trophies to be won by Sevilla both on the pitch and on the track, will be secured on Sunday by Esteban Guerreri at the wheel of our car.”
www.superleagueformula.com
Drivers…on the beach!
31.7.2009 von Wolfgang.
Invited by the Mayor of Portimao and the circuit, drivers and team managers gamely signed autographs yesterday … on the beach!
Enjoying the idyllic settings of the Marina, with fine sand and turquoise sea in the background, many competitors came to meet their public and for the occasion showed their knowhow to the entirely won over holidaymakers!
The weekend promises to be very, very hot!
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