2015 WTCC Race of Portugal

Rubio · 3 Jul 2015, 17:33 (Ref:3555646)

Preview:
http://www.fiawtcc.com/race-preview/

Track facts:
http://www.fiawtcc.com/event/race-of-portugal-2015/

Entry list (no Manuel Pedro Fernandes, contrary to what TcT article said):
http://www.fiawtcc.com/wp-content/up...entry-list.pdf

Actually, it's second track I look forward most to see (after Nurburgring) - from what I've seen on Youtube, the track looks really spectacular.

Metzo · 3 Jul 2015, 18:13 (Ref:3555658)

looking forward for this round, nice new track.

any info if wtcc will use that tiny chicane after those two fast left corners (T15-16)?

it's not on the trackmap: http://www.fiawtcc.com/wp-content/up...Real-white.jpg

Rubio · 3 Jul 2015, 18:25 (Ref:3555660)

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Originally Posted by Metzo

looking forward for this round, nice new track.

any info if wtcc will use that tiny chicane after those two fast left corners (T15-16)?

it's not on the trackmap: http://www.fiawtcc.com/wp-content/up...Real-white.jpg

They'll use it for sure (from the official site of the circuit)
http://www.civr.pt/mapa-do-circuito/
Just hope that they will build it up to the FIA standarts and it won't look that silly as it was on Youtube videos. The Mateus corner will be reprofiled too

skells22 · 3 Jul 2015, 20:00 (Ref:3555679)

this race is next week therefore i will watch it

Monkey Head · 5 Jul 2015, 07:37 (Ref:3555861)

Manuel Fernandes not on this entry list this moment in case he doesn't has Int. C license before he racing in hillclimb race this weekend

Metzo · 9 Jul 2015, 18:49 (Ref:3557076)

they will use the chicane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l3EfeyC2WY at 4:08

Rubio · 9 Jul 2015, 19:38 (Ref:3557088)

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Originally Posted by Metzo

they will use the chicane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l3EfeyC2WY at 4:08

Awesome circuit (except for this chicane)! Should be a good replacement for Macau

Rubio · 10 Jul 2015, 15:10 (Ref:3557327)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii50zXYo8N0

Fresh onboard from Monteiro

**FIRE** · 10 Jul 2015, 15:28 (Ref:3557332)

Pechito fastest in first test session.

http://www.touringcartimes.com/2015/...-at-vila-real/

**FIRE** · 10 Jul 2015, 15:34 (Ref:3557336)

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Originally Posted by Rubio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii50zXYo8N0

Fresh onboard from Monteiro

Nice track. Good alternative for Macau.

I expect some full course yellows.

Metzo · 10 Jul 2015, 18:45 (Ref:3557377)

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Originally Posted by Rubio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii50zXYo8N0

Fresh onboard from Monteiro

fantastic circuit

Rubio · 11 Jul 2015, 12:02 (Ref:3557531)

During FP2 Ben Constanduros told one very interesting thing - a certain manufacturer, that has blue colour, secretly tested the car already and is on the way to join next year. Plus he wrote on twitter - "I tend to be cynical of paddock rumour - but I am pretty confident there'll some great news in the next few days for fans of @FIA_WTCC"

Volvo???

skells22 · 11 Jul 2015, 12:17 (Ref:3557532)

and also i noted a rare thing, a big gap between the races

redshoes · 11 Jul 2015, 14:14 (Ref:3557550)

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Originally Posted by skells22

and also i noted a rare thing, a big gap between the races

That will be due to the clash with the Tour de France, which Eurosport are also covering live.

Rubio · 11 Jul 2015, 14:16 (Ref:3557551)

To anyone else annoyed by Eurosport today's scheduling, you can watch the qualy online at fiawtcc.com (surprisingly)

Rubio · 11 Jul 2015, 16:11 (Ref:3557565)

I think it's about time they allow more than 12 drivers in Q2 (make it 14). Not really happy with Ma ruining other drivers' laps and getting an easy pole for Race 2, seems quite unfair

Metzo · 11 Jul 2015, 18:37 (Ref:3557587)

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Originally Posted by Rubio

I think it's about time they allow more than 12 drivers in Q2 (make it 14). Not really happy with Ma ruining other drivers' laps and getting an easy pole for Race 2, seems quite unfair

indeed, should be changed

tux · 11 Jul 2015, 19:12 (Ref:3557590)

More entertainment on twitter between Citroen and Coronel than there has been at the front of the pack this year..

Rubio · 11 Jul 2015, 20:49 (Ref:3557607)

http://www.touringcartimes.com/2015/...iele-tarquini/

Really?!

I guess Tarquini and Coronel will be furious about this.

I don't treat seriosly moaning about Citroen buying the championship and so on, but this is getting ridiculous with stewards being afraid to penalize a Citroen at most times

Matt · 12 Jul 2015, 02:16 (Ref:3557663)

This track is incredible.

Remove the two mickey mouse chicanes and it'll be even better.

Tarzaan · 12 Jul 2015, 11:27 (Ref:3557788)

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Originally Posted by Matt

This track is incredible.

Remove the two mickey mouse chicanes and it'll be even better.

Track is really nice, brilliant for time attack racing, but unsuited for touring car racing. There are no place to overtake.

Rubio · 12 Jul 2015, 14:39 (Ref:3557857)

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Originally Posted by Tarzaan

Track is really nice, brilliant for time attack racing, but unsuited for touring car racing. There are no place to overtake.

They should move that village chicane a bit futher and make a wider approach, which could make at least a bigger chance of an overtake. Though I think it might be better in Race 2. Nothing to expect on tight street circuit when cars run in team formations - 2 Citroens, then 3 Honda, then Citroen, the Ladas, then all the Chevys

tux · 12 Jul 2015, 15:54 (Ref:3557865)

The scheduling of the meeting seems quite poor, the cars have been in Parc Ferme for nearly 6 hours before repair time.

DS" · 12 Jul 2015, 16:04 (Ref:3557871)

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Originally Posted by tux

The scheduling of the meeting seems quite poor, the cars have been in Parc Ferme for nearly 6 hours before repair time.

You can thank the Tour de France for that, although I would have also preferred WTCC from 6-8pm, because us Germans couldn't see race 1, as Eurosport Germany showed MotoGP at that time.

tux · 12 Jul 2015, 16:07 (Ref:3557872)

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Originally Posted by DS"

You can thank the Tour de France for that, although I would have also preferred WTCC from 6-8pm, because us Germans couldn't see race 1, as Eurosport Germany showed MotoGP at that time.

For me it was fine because it meant we could watch Moto GP and ELMS but i was thinking for the teams 6 hours of doing nothing is boring.

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