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Girolami explains WTCR pole reverse in Alsace GrandEst

Néstor Girolami has explained why he couldn’t make his third pole position of the 2022 WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup season count when the series visited Circuit l’Anneau du Rhin last weekend. Girolami started Race 1 at WTCR Race of Alsace GrandEst from first place on the grid in his ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport Honda Civic Type R TCR, but was forced to settle for the runner-up spot behind Comtoyou DHL Team Audi Sport’s Nathanaël Berthon. Ad “For me it was all about doing a good job at the start,” said the Argentine.

Azcona warns of sleep risk in pursuit of WTCR title dream

Goodyear #FollowTheLeader Mikel Azcona insists there’s no time to sleep as he bids to become the first Spaniard to win an FIA World Touring Car title. Azcona heads the provisional order by 35 points following his podium double at WTCR Race of Alsace GrandEst on Sunday. Ad But with a maximum of 65 points up for grabs at each event, the BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse is taking nothing for granted in his bid to become the 2022 King of WTCR.

Lewis Hamilton confirms he nearly quit F1 after Abu Dhabi controversy that cost him record eighth title

Sir Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he came very close to quitting Formula 1 following the controversial end to last year’s championship.

'My worst fears came alive' - Lewis Hamilton reflects on 'disbelief' at 2021 finale against Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton has reflected on the “disbelief” he felt after being “cheated” out of the 2021 Formula One title. Hamilton looked set to clinch an eighth world title in Abu Dhabi before a controversial decision from race director Michael Masi gave Max Verstappen the chance to pass on the final lap. Ad Masi has since left the role and his decision was called a «human error» by the FIA, F1’s governing body.

Race report: Berthon is best in Alsace GrandEst for a home WTCR high

Nathanaël Berthon enjoyed the ultimate homecoming with his first win of the 2022 WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup season as Circuit l’Anneau du Rhin hosted a memorable first international-level event with two action-packed races.

What the WTCR race winners said in Alsace GrandEst

This is what Nathanaël Berthon and Rob Huff had to say after they shared the two race wins at WTCR Race of Alsace GrandEst earlier today. RACE 1: Nathanaël Berthon (FRA), Comtoyou DHL Team Audi Sport, Audi RS 3 LMS“Bebu [Néstor Girolami] did an incredible job so it was not easy to keep him behind, but it’s so good to win here in France. It’s been a long time so it’s good.

WTCR Race 2 flash: Huff hangs tough to win in Alsace GrandEst

Rob Huff resisted 18 laps of pressure to brilliantly claim his second win of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup season in Race 2 at WTCR Race Alsace GrandEst on this afternoon. The Briton’s fifth WTCR career victory came after he passed polesitter Mehdi Bennani at the start and built just enough of a cushion to fend off an attack by the Comtoyou Team Audi Sport driver. Ad/> Huff’s success at Circuit l’Anneau du Rhin aboard his Zengő Motorsport CUPRA Leon Competición not only cemented his third place in the Goodyear #FollowTheLeader contest, but also increased his lead at the head of the WTCR Trophy standings for independent racers.

Guerrieri clash costs Magnus Race 1 WTCR podium

Gilles Magnus has lost his third-place finish in Race 1 at WTCR Race of Alsace GrandEst after he was handed a five-second time penalty for an on-track clash with Esteban Guerrieri. Guerrieri was running in fourth place in his ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport Honda Civic Type R TCR when contact at Turn 1 with the Comtoyou Team Audi Sport Audi RS 3 LMS of Belgian driver Magnus sent the Argentinian into a lurid slide across the grass and gravel on lap five.

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Girolami explains WTCR pole reverse in Alsace GrandEst

Azcona warns of sleep risk in pursuit of WTCR title dream

Lewis Hamilton confirms he nearly quit F1 after Abu Dhabi controversy that cost him record eighth title

'My worst fears came alive' - Lewis Hamilton reflects on 'disbelief' at 2021 finale against Max Verstappen

Race report: Berthon is best in Alsace GrandEst for a home WTCR high

What the WTCR race winners said in Alsace GrandEst

WTCR Race 2 flash: Huff hangs tough to win in Alsace GrandEst

Guerrieri clash costs Magnus Race 1 WTCR podium