Alfa Romeo in 2006 WTCC or not ? - Page 4

redshoes · 21 Nov 2005, 23:58 (Ref:1467014)

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Originally Posted by Valker

And where was that minimum defined? I still can't find it from S2000 technical regulations so that must be some kind of gentlemens agreement, right?

I have asked this before but I still haven't got any kind of answear.

I remember it from when S2000 was first announced but have never seen it in writing. Peter Briggs from Edenbridge was on here a couple of years ago and was adamant about it. I assume he'd seen a more detailed version of the regs than what is available on the www.

E46 · 22 Nov 2005, 13:07 (Ref:1467436)

Autopista magazine today:

Current Alfa Romeo 156s will be in 2006 with one or two semifactory teams, Nordauto and AF Corse. Nordauto could have three cars, with AF Corse having two (and Mika Salo like driver, he has contract with them).
Not bad at all if it happens.

Monkey Head · 23 Nov 2005, 06:44 (Ref:1468055)

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46

Autopista magazine today:

Current Alfa Romeo 156s will be in 2006 with one or two semifactory teams, Nordauto and AF Corse. Nordauto could have three cars, with AF Corse having two (and Mika Salo like driver, he has contract with them).
Not bad at all if it happens.

may be the list will like this if they to do so?:

Nordauto

Gio
Farfus jr.
Tavano

AF Corse

Salo
another italian

Alex K · 23 Nov 2005, 07:53 (Ref:1468079)

AFAIK Salo is free of his conract with AF Corse, he is now doing rallies in his Mitsu. Lancer.

Alfa Fan · 23 Nov 2005, 09:31 (Ref:1468122)

And Giovanardi has signed for VX Racing in the BTCC, so will take no part in the WTCC in 2006.

**FIRE** · 23 Nov 2005, 12:20 (Ref:1468248)

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And Giovanardi has signed for VX Racing in the BTCC, so will take no part in the WTCC in 2006.

Is this confirmed?

And Nordauto is no longer called Nordauto but N.Technology.
So conclusion: I (or we?) don't believe this story.

**FIRE** · 23 Nov 2005, 12:37 (Ref:1468265)

Also, isn't AF Corse the motorsport department of Maserati? So it's not very logical if Alfa official quits WTCC but enters semi-factory cars by their official factory motorsport departments N.Technology and AF Corse.

alfan · 23 Nov 2005, 13:00 (Ref:1468296)

Ok, so I'll make you even more confused. Rumour from one of Alfa Romeo forums: they will run a GT program for Brera in 2007. Car will be bulid on Brera GTA (with Maserati V8 engine). For me it makes more sense to make a GT from Brera, rather then S 2000.

mystery racer · 23 Nov 2005, 13:06 (Ref:1468301)

What about Eoin Murray winning the use of a 156 S2000 Alfa to use in 2006 after taking the 147 Cup? Will he be racing in the WTCC or BTCC? Anyone know?

Portello · 23 Nov 2005, 17:59 (Ref:1468600)

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ARTICLE 3 : NUMBER OF SEATS
Cars must have at least four places, in accordance with the
dimensions defined for Touring Cars (Group A)
from: WTCC Technical S2000- regulations

AF Racing is a private Italian team (Lamborghini Cup), it's not the motorsport dpt. of Maserati.

N.Technology (Chivasso) and it's touring car dpt. from Cremona > AutoDelta= Alfa Romeo Racing Team in 2005 are/were the official representatives in WTCC.

Alfa Fan · 23 Nov 2005, 18:16 (Ref:1468606)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Is this confirmed?

Yes.

redshoes · 23 Nov 2005, 18:46 (Ref:1468629)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

Yes.

Do you have a web link / press release ?

Alfa Fan · 23 Nov 2005, 18:55 (Ref:1468639)

Wait and see. Should be confirmed within the next few days (Giovanardi and Chilton)

redshoes · 23 Nov 2005, 19:01 (Ref:1468640)

So the earlier reply to Fire's question isn't actually true.
"Is confirmed ? Yes" and "Should be confirmed within the next few days" are not the same thing.

Alfa Fan · 23 Nov 2005, 20:28 (Ref:1468730)

I meant it is confirmed, just not publically

j_t_8_8_8 · 24 Nov 2005, 18:44 (Ref:1469519)

Italiaracing's article said that the Brera could be the next Alfa car for the WTCC. However it won't debut until summer. This because the 159 is too much heavy and solid. But it sounds very strange...it would be a better choice the 147, because a SP version already exists...
On Sportautomoto is reported that Giovanardi has already tested a Vauxhall at Pembrey and it seems he will be in BTCC quite surely.
For the WTCC there is some interest from CiBiEmme in running a pair of Focus in order to help Hotfiel with the development.
And maybe Adrian V�*lles could replace Garcia at Italy-Spain.

alfan · 24 Nov 2005, 19:04 (Ref:1469530)

147 will be soon replaced by next model - in 2007 if I remerber correctly.

**FIRE** · 24 Nov 2005, 19:16 (Ref:1469534)

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Originally Posted by alfan

147 will be soon replaced by next model - in 2007 if I remerber correctly.

I think you are right so it makes no sense to develop a racing version of the 147.

Hazard · 24 Nov 2005, 20:00 (Ref:1469563)

Maybe that's why they're waiting till '07 then

Alfa Fan · 24 Nov 2005, 21:31 (Ref:1469657)

I thought the plan was to use the 159 in 2007?

**FIRE** · 24 Nov 2005, 21:45 (Ref:1469662)

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Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

I thought the plan was to use the 159 in 2007?

I get the impression Alfa doesn't know what they want...

Portello · 25 Nov 2005, 14:09 (Ref:1470085)

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfan

147 will be soon replaced by next model - in 2007 if I remerber correctly.

Yes, that is correct.

Lord X · 28 Nov 2005, 16:33 (Ref:1472285)

Interesting pon the official BTCC site Alan Gow says Alfa were going to do BTCC in 2006 but then decided to withdraw from everything but has not rulled out a return to BTCC in near future?

j_t_8_8_8 · 7 Dec 2005, 13:10 (Ref:1478909)

Sportautomoto says that Alfa could enter in '06 with two or three cars in a semi official way; the possibilities are: Nordauto, AF Corse or DB Racing. As drivers there are the names of Farfus, Melo and even Giovanardi, only for 7 rounds (when there isn't the BTCC). The reason is because Alfa had signed a 3 years promotion contract with the other manufacturers.

redshoes · 7 Dec 2005, 13:38 (Ref:1478923)

Similar story on Autosport with Mika Salo, Farfus and Giovanardi when available.

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