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Can N.Technology Pau-ssibly Keep Winning? |
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Tuesday, 29 May 2007 |
Following a stunning double victory in Valencia, N.Technology Alfa Romeo now heads to Pau, France for round seven and eight of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).
The first of three street circuits on the 2007 WTCC Calendar, Pau is a new addition for this season and the 2.760km town-based track is already poised as one of the hardest venues the championship will be visiting.
Valencia winner James Thompson will be racing with 30kg ballast as a
result of his double win and although his Alfa Romeo 156 won’t be the
heaviest car, the success ballast is still a key factor to contend with.
“Spain was amazing,” said the 33-year-old. “The changes we made to the
car worked perfectly, the track suited the package we have and I knew
the circuit very well. Pau is a completely different challenge. We have
never raced there before, I will need to learn the track and find a
good set-up with the team before knowing whether or not we can be at
the front again.
“Obviously, the aim is to keep winning, we are still developing the car
and the results in Valencia show the team is doing a great job, so I
definitely think that we can hope for more good results.”
Thompson’s team-mate Olivier Tielemans finished in 11th place at
Valencia, his best performance to-date, and is looking forward to
France’s two rounds. “I was so happy for the team last weekend,” said
the 22-year-old driver from Holland. “They are working really hard at
every opportunity and deserved this 100%. My races were ok, the second
round was quite rough though. I fought with other cars a lot but it was
completely worth it since I finished 11th.
“I hope to keep climbing throughout the season. I have improved at each
race weekend so far and there is no reason for that to stop so I’m
looking forward to an even higher finish at Pau for me.”
The live WTCC coverage for Pau, France begins Saturday 2 June with
qualifying on Eurosport 2 at 15:00 (local time) followed by race one on
Sunday at 10:00 (local time) on Eurosport 2 and race two at 15:30
(local time) on Eurosport.
Live streaming will also be available for both races on www.eurosport.com.
For more information please visit www.ntechnology.com.
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