[WTCC] 2016 WTCC news & rumours

[Loran]

I heard hearings that despite all optimistical assurances of Lada and Shapovalov, the team again has problems with financing. Perhaps it I was one of the reasons of leaving of Haff. Speculation goes from the Lada Rosneft team which acts in the Russian championship.

[Metzo]

Originally Posted by Rubio

If this fact is true, 3 new chassis are going to race and the 4th will be used as a test car

and the 3 old chassis? hope we could see them again and that they won't end like the granta tc1 cars.

[Tarzaan]

Originally Posted by Metzo

and the 3 old chassis? hope we could see them again and that they won't end like the granta tc1 cars.

According to Lada that 3 cars damaged very badly, they can't repair/rebuild them without performance degradation.

http://hosszabbitas.hu/wtcc/negy-uj-...it-epit-a-lada

So imho they might use those for tests or in PR events.

[Rubio]

Originally Posted by Metzo

and the 3 old chassis? hope we could see them again and that they won't end like the granta tc1 cars.

Frankly, I don't really believe the did actually build 4 new chassis, must have been very costy if true.

[Juntos]

ROAL gave up on their second entry and released their Team Manager girl. Waiting for Tom's cash now.

They say war is not the answer. But sometimes it’s a battle just to keep the peace.

[Finesse]

Originally Posted by Juntos

ROAL gave up on their second entry and released their Team Manager girl. Waiting for Tom's cash now.

They say war is not the answer. But sometimes it’s a battle just to keep the peace.

They What.....??

[Finesse]

Did Lada already test ??

[Lanti]

Originally Posted by Finesse

Did Lada already test ??

Yes, a few days ago.

[Finesse]

Originally Posted by Lanti

Yes, a few days ago.

Who was driving ?
Are there pictures ?

[Rubio]

Originally Posted by Lanti

Yes, a few days ago.

Really? Well, great if true.

Have a feeling that Lada driver announcement will be at the same time as the Sochi opener announcement.

Although it is not good that almost at the beginning of Ferbruary we still don't have the full calendar and the line-up of the factory. But then again, there is financial crisis in Russia so I feel it is really tough to finalise the agreements

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by Finesse

Is that 100% sure

Maybe not official but I am sure this will be the lineup.

[rich07]

Originally Posted by Juntos

ROAL gave up on their second entry and released their Team Manager girl. Waiting for Tom's cash now.

They say war is not the answer. But sometimes it’s a battle just to keep the peace.

Team manager girl?

[Finesse]

Originally Posted by rich07

Team manager girl?

I think he means Francesca Valdani.... 😉

[rich07]

Originally Posted by Finesse

I think he means Francesca Valdani....

Sorry I have no idea who that is. Was she a chance for the second car?

[Finesse]

Originally Posted by rich07

Sorry I have no idea who that is. Was she a chance for the second car?

No I believe wtcc manager of roalmotorsport.

[rich07]

Originally Posted by Finesse

No I believe wtcc manager of roalmotorsport.

Ah ok. Got the sack I take it?

[Finesse]

Originally Posted by rich07

Ah ok. Got the sack I take it?

Seems to be the rumor

[Rubio]

http://www.fiawtcc.com/new-name-more...medium=twitter

Yokohama trophy becomes WTCC trophy. Yokohama logos are absent as well from the website. Does it mean that WTCC is left without an official tyre supplier?

If it is, it really "brilliant" job from Ribeiro & Co.

[Bramzel]

Originally Posted by Rubio

If it is, it really "brilliant" job from Ribeiro & Co.

While I'm not a fan of them either, on this one I'd reserve my judgement untill more is clear. Yokohama has been a sponsor for ages, they were bound to leave at some point and another manufacturer will step in for sure.

[Rubio]

Originally Posted by Bramzel

While I'm not a fan of them either, on this one I'd reserve my judgement untill more is clear. Yokohama has been a sponsor for ages, they were bound to leave at some point and another manufacturer will step in for sure.

Well, Yokohama continues to support ETCC in the same time for 2016. So, quite starnge that they wouldn't support both chamionships.

But I agree with you, I was probably too early to judge. It's just beyond my understanding how can a professional (world!) championship can be left without an official tyre supplier with less than 2 months 'till the start of the season.

Maybe I'm completely wrong and Yokohama will stay and continue to supply tyres but without being the official championship sponsor.

[Stefvh]

Since when Championships NEED an official tyre supplier ? Would be fun with a little tyremaker competition.

[iceman-1987]

Well all official team confirmed their line up.

Finally lada announced tarquini Catsburg and Valente.

At the end Citroen has still the best line up ahead Honda LADA and Volvo.

Lets hope there will be a decent quality of drivers in independent teams

[Bcarr6]

So far we have:

VOLVO
- Thed Bjork
- Fredrik Ekblom

CASTROL HONDA
- Rob Huff
- Tiago Monteiro
- Noby Michelisz

LADA
- Gabriele Tarquini
- Nicky Catsburg
- Hugo Valente

CITROEN
- Jose Maria Lopez
- Yvan Muller

SEB LOEB CITROEN
- Mehdi Benanni
- Gregoire Demoustier
- Tom Chilton

CAMPOS CHEVROLET
- John Fillipi

That's only 14 cars, we are still missing:

- 2nd Campos Chevy (Di Fillipi??)
- 1x Nika Honda (think this car was out?)
- 1x Zengo Honda (said they are looking for another young Hungarian star)
- 2x ROAL Chevy (looking for drivers)
- 2x Munnich Chevy (if no ROAL, could take Coronel?)

[Bcarr6]

Excited to see where the Volvos land, and also who wins between the 3 SLR Citroen guys

[BSchneiderFan]

The field is still looking a bit thin. I really, really hope they can get up to 20 as a minimum.