WTCC Race 1 & 2 - Curitiba (BRA), 8th March 2009

smokinjo · 10 Mar 2009, 19:14 (Ref:2413160)

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Originally Posted by awrb

The difference is that BMW wanted a weight change because they built a car according to the sporting rules that were in place at the time. When these changed without notice, BMW no longer had a car optimised for the WTCC, despite it being perfect for the championship when they designed it. SEAT complained because they had an aerodynamically inefficient car.

exactly !
even now the reg favours them & they are dominating but they still keep screaming ..
its ridiculous

Quote:

Originally Posted by awrb

Personally I think all this equalisation really devalues the series. They need to make a set of rules and stick by it, give a base weight change for RWD vs FWD and do away with diesel all together. Then the teams have to try and build the best car, not rely on handicaps.

agree !

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