Why Coronel has no plans to lift off the throttle in WTCR

Tom Coronel turned 50 earlier this year but, as the charismatic Dutchman is quick to point out, ‘the car doesn’t know how old you are’. For the 2022 WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup, the car in question is a Goodyear-equipped Audi RS 3 LMS run under the Comtoyou DHL Team Audi Sport banner. And this is what the WTCR Trophy contender has had to say ahead of WTCR Race of Germany, which takes place on the Nürburgring Nordschleife later this week (May 26-28).

Ad/> You’re combining racing in the WTCR with a programme in TCR Europe where you are already a winner in 2022. How much does it help to race more often?“It’s always good to make mileage because then you feel more together with the car. Mileage always helps, whether it’s racing or testing because it means you and the car are more connected.” WTCRWho’s on track at WTCR Race of Germany?7 HOURS AGO Would you agree that you’ve never been better prepared at the start of a new season?“It seems like it.

I think last year and this year are the years I have been best prepared, together with the team, the car, myself also. There have been years when I have not been testing before the first race but that I cannot say now.” What can the WTCR expect from Tom Coronel this season?“Always the focus is to win at least one race and some podiums. The moments of fame are interesting for myself and my partners, but it will be very difficult because the WTCR is so competitive, it’s unreal.