Magnificent Magnus: Belgian on his breakthrough WTCR victory

Gilles Magnus took a breakthrough WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup victory at WTCR Race of Hungary last season. This is what it meant to the Comtoyou Team Audi Sport driver. “It was a big relief I have to say.

When I knew I was starting on pole I had a good feeling because this is a track where you need downforce and starting in front is a big advantage for sure. But you have still got to nail the start because it’s a long way to the first corner, so for me that was the crucial moment. We did that very well and afterwards it was just managing [the lead].

I was lucky to have Fred [Vervisch] just behind me, he defended for me very well so I have to thank him for the good team work. We deserved this result after being second many times.” Ad/> This year’s WTCR Race of Hungary takes place from June 11-12. Click HERE to view the report and click HERE to watch the video.