WTCC Round 3 - Monza (ITA), 22/23 May

skells22 · 15 May 2010, 09:18 (Ref:2690767)

next weekend Monza plays host to the WTCC. 3 chicanes and a very small risk of a safety car this time by (but does happen), i got a question due to the changes i saw from another race, is it the normal GP track we are using thish time by?

pinkd56 · 15 May 2010, 12:16 (Ref:2690854)

It usually is.

Quintin03 · 15 May 2010, 17:25 (Ref:2691002)

I expect them to use the same layout as they've done every year. the new layout is probably only for motorcycle.

skells22 · 15 May 2010, 19:00 (Ref:2691065)

well, we know that qualifying will be taped delayed again. the time of this is 9.15pm.

Gil Abobeleira · 15 May 2010, 23:02 (Ref:2691180)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintin03

I expect them to use the same layout as they've done every year. the new layout is probably only for motorcycle.

New layout at Monza?

Dani Filth · 16 May 2010, 07:08 (Ref:2691288)

they used a new profile for the first chicane at last weeks WSBK races at Monza

skells22 · 16 May 2010, 09:00 (Ref:2691338)

1st race is at 11.45am live on Eurosport 1, and race two F2 permitting starting at 2.20pm and i think that will also be on eurosport 1. how many cars will start this race + can some one show us the weight please

**FIRE** · 16 May 2010, 10:03 (Ref:2691379)

Quote:

Monza compensation weights

+ 40kg SEAT León TDI, Chevrolet Cruze
0kg BMW 320si
- 20kg Chevrolet Lacetti

http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=4770

**FIRE** · 18 May 2010, 16:35 (Ref:2693411)

Extra drivers at Monza:

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Argentine Touring Car star Leonel Pern�*a will drive a fourth Chevrolet Cruze LT in the WTCC Race of Italy, at Monza on May 23rd. He will be the first Argentine to race in the FIA World Championship.
The 34-year old driver from Tandil (Buenos Aires) has emerged as a top runner in the competitive TC2000 Championship in Argentina from 2006. At the wheel of a Honda Civic car run by Equipo Petrobras he claimed two race victories and in 2009 was vice-champion behind his team-mate José Mar�*a López.
Chevrolet Motorsport boss Eric Nève explained: “It is a privilege for us to have Pern�*a at Monza. In our strategy towards conquering the WTCC title this year, it is useful to enter a fourth car in selected events, entrusted to drivers who have proven pedigrees in touring car racing. Moreover, the presence of Leonel can boost the visibility of the WTCC in South America and the image of Chevrolet in a key market like Argentina.”
Pern�*a commented: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to race in the world’s top touring car championship and with a front-running team like Chevrolet. This is an unexpected and wonderful chance for me and I hope to contribute to the team’s success in Monza. I know the level in the WTCC is very high but I am confident that my TC2000 experience will prove useful.”

Source: WTCC press release

It will be interesting to see how Pernia will don in WTCC.

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The field of BMW Independent drivers in Monza will count on two additional competitors: Kristian Poulsen and Fabio Fabiani.
The 34-year old Dane will start in Italy his WTCC campaign that will last for the rest of the season; he will be at the wheel of a BMW 320si car run by his own team Poulsen Motorsport. A former race winner in the Danish Touring Car Championship and a podium finisher in the 2007 and 2010 FIA European Touring Car Cup, Poulsen took part in last year’s WTCC for the Liqui Moly Team Engstler, claiming his best result at Pau where he finished 10th.
Fabiani, 35 from Italy, will drive Proteam Motorsport’s third BMW 320si car alongside team’s regulars Sergio Hernández and Stefano D’Aste. Fabiani who had won the 2008 FIA Touring Car Cup for the Super Production class, made his first WTCC appearance in 2009 at Imola also with Proteam.

Source: WTCC press release

Two Belgian drivers at Zolder:

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Chevrolet has announced that it will enter a fourth RML-run Cruze in the WTCC round at Zolder, with local Vincent Radermecker at the wheel.
...

Source: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/83719

Quote:

Belgian driver Pierre-Yves Corthals, who was a WTCC regular in 2007 and 2008, will make a one off return to the FIA World Championship on the occasion of his home event at Zolder on June 20th.
Like in 2007 and 2008, Corthals will be driving a petrol-powered SEAT León car run by Luc Marchetti’s Exagon Racing and backed by SEAT Belgique.
“I am absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to make a comeback with Exagon and in the WTCC. Many of the best memories of my racing career are infact linked to this team and this championship. The WTCC is the series that suits the best my idea of motor sport: top-level races in which drivers must fight hard for every fraction of a second. I will give all my best during the Zolder event, because I wish with all my heart to match the expectations of the people who support me in this programme,” said Corthals.

Source: WTCC press release

Icebaby · 18 May 2010, 18:46 (Ref:2693491)

Taking bets for Menu to destroy the spare chevy

skells22 · 18 May 2010, 21:04 (Ref:2693567)

well, at least there are run offs this time by and gravel trap on some turns, i wonder if we might have a few jumping the chicanes pens this Saturday & Sunday

Andy77 · 19 May 2010, 14:48 (Ref:2694088)

Quote:

Originally Posted by skells22

well, at least there are run offs this time by and gravel trap on some turns, i wonder if we might have a few jumping the chicanes pens this Saturday & Sunday

Not if it is Tarquini

ESP2 Germany shows Qualifying live Saturday from 4:00pm cet .... Pretty good, right before I leave to asparagus dinner that night . And this is supposed to end right before alms starts

kobefly · 20 May 2010, 19:03 (Ref:2694942)

I will be following Pern�*a's weekend. Any comment from people in closer contact with WTCC will be much appreciated here in Argentina.

kobefly · 21 May 2010, 14:08 (Ref:2695442)

Friday session is over:

skells22 · 21 May 2010, 14:23 (Ref:2695452)

i notice that Priaulx is at the bottom of the pile, did he go off or had a breakdown due to the number of laps done?

**FIRE** · 21 May 2010, 17:25 (Ref:2695584)

With only 2 laps I expect he crashed or had technical problems. Same for Barth.

stedevil · 21 May 2010, 21:37 (Ref:2695685)

Quote:

Originally Posted by skells22

i notice that Priaulx is at the bottom of the pile, did he go off or had a breakdown due to the number of laps done?

A brake disk exploded. He got the car back to the pits though, so should be fine for tomorrow.

kobefly · 22 May 2010, 15:32 (Ref:2695984)

Qualy 1 times:

Qualy 2 in progress.

**FIRE** · 22 May 2010, 16:42 (Ref:2696009)

Farfus on pole:
http://mstworld.com/msptresult.aspx?...esultfile=wtc6

Andy77 · 23 May 2010, 10:35 (Ref:2696488)

Monteiro gets 5 place grid penalty for cutting chicane

cos · 23 May 2010, 11:24 (Ref:2696514)

Well that was an interesting final half a lap!

Peat · 23 May 2010, 11:24 (Ref:2696515)

Incredible finish!! Never seen anything like that!

Bonanza · 23 May 2010, 11:33 (Ref:2696522)

I thought the world touring car championship was sposed to be boring?

great finish to a generally good race (not BTCC fun style but good enough). maybe evidence that some tracks (Morocco, curitiba) encourage boring racing, and the great tracks make for better racing (monza for example)

anyhow, alot of good fun was had! yippee.

redshoes · 23 May 2010, 11:41 (Ref:2696524)

Fantastic onboard footage of Tarquini's start. He just drove around everyone like they were standing still.

Sodemo · 23 May 2010, 12:16 (Ref:2696535)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

Fantastic onboard footage of Tarquini's start. He just drove around everyone like they were standing still.

He has a TDi...

I thought the race was very dull apart from the last lap which was golden.

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