The Honda Civic Type R has set a new front-wheel drive record at the French track of Magny-Cours. In the hands of WTCR driver Esteban Guerrieri, the car on standard tyres broke a 2:1.51 lap record. Now, the Type R is pitted to set record laps at 5 other European tracks.
As Pirelli continues with the development of Superbike tyres in view of the new WSBK (World Superbike) season, the current WSBK championship scenario has seen the titles for the WSBK, Superstock 600 and European Junior Cup classes aready decided. This weekend’s penultimate round at Magny-Cours is set to determine who takes the Superstock 1000 class title
Apr. 30Motorsport, WTCCComments Off on Result: Race 3 & 4 (Magny-Cours, France)
PRIAULX OUSTS YVAN MULLER FROM THE LEAD
30 April 2006
BMW reaffirmed their supremacy at Magny-Cours. The German cars finished 1-2 in both races today extending their winning streak to eight consecutive victories in the FIA Touring Cars on the … more
Apr. 10Motorsport, WTCCComments Off on From Monza To Magny-Cours. Race Of France Preview
FROM MONZA TO MAGNY-COURS
10 April 2006
The 2006 FIA WTCC’s season opening in Monzaresulted in a successful event, with 35 cars on the grid and a crowd of 45,000 (+12.5% compared to 2005).