The weekend in Most saw the BRC Hyundai N LUKOIL Squadra Corse return to success, the first of the 2021 FIA WTCR season for Norbert Michelisz.
With a great test, the 2019 Champion of the top touring series kept behind poleman Mikel Azcona for the whole of Race 2, passed at the first corner using one of his mistakes, returning to victory after a very long time.
“My races went very well. Race 1 was a bit of a mess, but in the end crossing the line in seventh was a good result. Of course, the main thing for me was to do well in Race 2. I had a great start which was the key to putting pressure on Azcona, and I was able to take the lead at the first corner, “explains Michelisz.
“It was not easy to stay in front, especially after the restart. I gave everything and it was enough to win. I am extremely happy, it was an important victory not only for me but for my team. We really wanted it; our season is not. it has been great so far, but we won at the right time to gain momentum for the rest of the year. “
While the Czech Republic was sweet for “Norbi”, it was very bitter for Gabriele Tarquini, who was in serious trouble right from Free Practice, with Qualifying relegating his Hyundai Elantra N. to a very sad 12th place.
“It was not my best qualifying, it was difficult to make a lap without making mistakes and my car was struggling to get the tires up to temperature, especially in the first lap – admits the ‘Cinghar’ – In Q2 I was unable to do a clean lap , I made a mistake twice and I had to stop to change the tires, but at the first braking I made a mistake again. It was really hard and so I complicated my life. “
Crash, Gabriele Tarquini, BRC Hyundai N LUKOIL Squadra Corse Hyundai Elantra N TCR, Santiago Urrutia, Cyan Performance Lynk & Co Lynk & Co 03 TCR
Photo by: WTCR
However, some points arrive in the first round, trying to fight as much as possible to get back on top, while the second ended at the funnel of the first corner, in a controversial episode from which the 2018 Champion categorically distances himself in terms of the sportsmanship of others. .
“Unfortunately I didn’t get a good start in Race 1, losing 3-4 positions at the start and skating too much with the wheels. At the first chicane chaos immediately happened, I tried to stay close to the group, but it was very hard and the only position recovered. in the first part she arrived thanks to the penalty given to Monteiro. After Tassi also had problems, but in general I did not pass anyone, which made everything very boring. When the Safety Car was released, I fought a bit with Coronel who it was slower, but here it was not easy to pass “.
“Race 2, on the other hand, was too short, which is a shame because I had a really good start, perhaps the best shot of the season. I overtook 3-4 cars in front of me, also having to put the wheels on the grass. Unfortunately someone got me. I am also convinced that he did it on purpose to ruin the race. This put an end to everything for me and for others as well. “
“I feel like saying that accidents can happen sometimes, but on this occasion it happened on purpose. Which annoys me a lot, but we clearly know that racing can go wrong sometimes. Having said that, the head now goes to Pau -Arnos, where I think we will go better in Qualifying, as well as in the race “.
Team Principal, Gabriele Rizzo, added: “We are delighted to take home the second win of the season and celebrate Norbi’s first of 2021. His performance in qualifying and Race 2 has been truly impressive, and this statement is well deserved. and long overdue “.
“It was a pity that Gabriele’s race was ruined by an accident on the track. Once again no real penalty was given to the culprit, but we know the Boar will be back in the fight. This victory gives our team a big boost. which we hope will lead us to other successes in France next weekend “.
The weekend in Most saw the BRC Hyundai N LUKOIL Squadra Corse return to success, the first of the 2021 FIA WTCR season for Norbert Michelisz.
With a great test, the 2019 Champion of the top touring series kept behind poleman Mikel Azcona for the whole of Race 2, passed at the first corner using one of his mistakes, returning to victory after a very long time.
“My races went very well. Race 1 was a bit of a mess, but in the end crossing the line in seventh was a good result. Of course, the main thing for me was to do well in Race 2. I had a great start which was the key to putting pressure on Azcona, and I was able to take the lead at the first corner, “explains Michelisz.
“It was not easy to stay in front, especially after the restart. I gave everything and it was enough to win. I am extremely happy, it was an important victory not only for me but for my team. We really wanted it; our season is not. it has been great so far, but we won at the right time to gain momentum for the rest of the year. “
While the Czech Republic was sweet for “Norbi”, it was very bitter for Gabriele Tarquini, who was in serious trouble right from Free Practice, with Qualifying relegating his Hyundai Elantra N. to a very sad 12th place.
“It was not my best qualifying, it was difficult to make a lap without making mistakes and my car was struggling to get the tires up to temperature, especially in the first lap – admits the ‘Cinghar’ – In Q2 I was unable to do a clean lap , I made a mistake twice and I had to stop to change the tires, but at the first braking I made a mistake again. It was really hard and so I complicated my life. “
Crash, Gabriele Tarquini, BRC Hyundai N LUKOIL Squadra Corse Hyundai Elantra N TCR, Santiago Urrutia, Cyan Performance Lynk & Co Lynk & Co 03 TCR
Photo by: WTCR
However, some points arrive in the first round, trying to fight as much as possible to get back on top, while the second ended at the funnel of the first corner, in a controversial episode from which the 2018 Champion categorically distances himself in terms of the sportsmanship of others. .
“Unfortunately I didn’t get a good start in Race 1, losing 3-4 positions at the start and skating too much with the wheels. At the first chicane chaos immediately happened, I tried to stay close to the group, but it was very hard and the only position recovered. in the first part she arrived thanks to the penalty given to Monteiro. After Tassi also had problems, but in general I did not pass anyone, which made everything very boring. When the Safety Car was released, I fought a bit with Coronel who it was slower, but here it was not easy to pass “.
“Race 2, on the other hand, was too short, which is a shame because I had a really good start, perhaps the best shot of the season. I overtook 3-4 cars in front of me, also having to put the wheels on the grass. Unfortunately someone got me. I am also convinced that he did it on purpose to ruin the race. This put an end to everything for me and for others as well. “
“I feel like saying that accidents can happen sometimes, but on this occasion it happened on purpose. Which annoys me a lot, but we clearly know that racing can go wrong sometimes. Having said that, the head now goes to Pau -Arnos, where I think we will go better in Qualifying, as well as in the race “.
Team Principal, Gabriele Rizzo, added: “We are delighted to take home the second win of the season and celebrate Norbi’s first of 2021. His performance in qualifying and Race 2 has been truly impressive, and this statement is well deserved. and long overdue “.
“It was a pity that Gabriele’s race was ruined by an accident on the track. Once again no real penalty was given to the culprit, but we know the Boar will be back in the fight. This victory gives our team a big boost. which we hope will lead us to other successes in France next weekend “.
The weekend in Most saw the BRC Hyundai N LUKOIL Squadra Corse return to success, the first of the 2021 FIA WTCR season for Norbert Michelisz.
With a great test, the 2019 Champion of the top touring series kept behind poleman Mikel Azcona for the whole of Race 2, passed at the first corner using one of his mistakes, returning to victory after a very long time.
“My races went very well. Race 1 was a bit of a mess, but in the end crossing the line in seventh was a good result. Of course, the main thing for me was to do well in Race 2. I had a great start which was the key to putting pressure on Azcona, and I was able to take the lead at the first corner, “explains Michelisz.
“It was not easy to stay in front, especially after the restart. I gave everything and it was enough to win. I am extremely happy, it was an important victory not only for me but for my team. We really wanted it; our season is not. it has been great so far, but we won at the right time to gain momentum for the rest of the year. “
While the Czech Republic was sweet for “Norbi”, it was very bitter for Gabriele Tarquini, who was in serious trouble right from Free Practice, with Qualifying relegating his Hyundai Elantra N. to a very sad 12th place.
“It was not my best qualifying, it was difficult to make a lap without making mistakes and my car was struggling to get the tires up to temperature, especially in the first lap – admits the ‘Cinghar’ – In Q2 I was unable to do a clean lap , I made a mistake twice and I had to stop to change the tires, but at the first braking I made a mistake again. It was really hard and so I complicated my life. “
Crash, Gabriele Tarquini, BRC Hyundai N LUKOIL Squadra Corse Hyundai Elantra N TCR, Santiago Urrutia, Cyan Performance Lynk & Co Lynk & Co 03 TCR
Photo by: WTCR
However, some points arrive in the first round, trying to fight as much as possible to get back on top, while the second ended at the funnel of the first corner, in a controversial episode from which the 2018 Champion categorically distances himself in terms of the sportsmanship of others. .
“Unfortunately I didn’t get a good start in Race 1, losing 3-4 positions at the start and skating too much with the wheels. At the first chicane chaos immediately happened, I tried to stay close to the group, but it was very hard and the only position recovered. in the first part she arrived thanks to the penalty given to Monteiro. After Tassi also had problems, but in general I did not pass anyone, which made everything very boring. When the Safety Car was released, I fought a bit with Coronel who it was slower, but here it was not easy to pass “.
“Race 2, on the other hand, was too short, which is a shame because I had a really good start, perhaps the best shot of the season. I overtook 3-4 cars in front of me, also having to put the wheels on the grass. Unfortunately someone got me. I am also convinced that he did it on purpose to ruin the race. This put an end to everything for me and for others as well. “
“I feel like saying that accidents can happen sometimes, but on this occasion it happened on purpose. Which annoys me a lot, but we clearly know that racing can go wrong sometimes. Having said that, the head now goes to Pau -Arnos, where I think we will go better in Qualifying, as well as in the race “.
Team Principal, Gabriele Rizzo, added: “We are delighted to take home the second win of the season and celebrate Norbi’s first of 2021. His performance in qualifying and Race 2 has been truly impressive, and this statement is well deserved. and long overdue “.
“It was a pity that Gabriele’s race was ruined by an accident on the track. Once again no real penalty was given to the culprit, but we know the Boar will be back in the fight. This victory gives our team a big boost. which we hope will lead us to other successes in France next weekend “.
The weekend in Most saw the BRC Hyundai N LUKOIL Squadra Corse return to success, the first of the 2021 FIA WTCR season for Norbert Michelisz.
With a great test, the 2019 Champion of the top touring series kept behind poleman Mikel Azcona for the whole of Race 2, passed at the first corner using one of his mistakes, returning to victory after a very long time.
“My races went very well. Race 1 was a bit of a mess, but in the end crossing the line in seventh was a good result. Of course, the main thing for me was to do well in Race 2. I had a great start which was the key to putting pressure on Azcona, and I was able to take the lead at the first corner, “explains Michelisz.
“It was not easy to stay in front, especially after the restart. I gave everything and it was enough to win. I am extremely happy, it was an important victory not only for me but for my team. We really wanted it; our season is not. it has been great so far, but we won at the right time to gain momentum for the rest of the year. “
While the Czech Republic was sweet for “Norbi”, it was very bitter for Gabriele Tarquini, who was in serious trouble right from Free Practice, with Qualifying relegating his Hyundai Elantra N. to a very sad 12th place.
“It was not my best qualifying, it was difficult to make a lap without making mistakes and my car was struggling to get the tires up to temperature, especially in the first lap – admits the ‘Cinghar’ – In Q2 I was unable to do a clean lap , I made a mistake twice and I had to stop to change the tires, but at the first braking I made a mistake again. It was really hard and so I complicated my life. “
Crash, Gabriele Tarquini, BRC Hyundai N LUKOIL Squadra Corse Hyundai Elantra N TCR, Santiago Urrutia, Cyan Performance Lynk & Co Lynk & Co 03 TCR
Photo by: WTCR
However, some points arrive in the first round, trying to fight as much as possible to get back on top, while the second ended at the funnel of the first corner, in a controversial episode from which the 2018 Champion categorically distances himself in terms of the sportsmanship of others. .
“Unfortunately I didn’t get a good start in Race 1, losing 3-4 positions at the start and skating too much with the wheels. At the first chicane chaos immediately happened, I tried to stay close to the group, but it was very hard and the only position recovered. in the first part she arrived thanks to the penalty given to Monteiro. After Tassi also had problems, but in general I did not pass anyone, which made everything very boring. When the Safety Car was released, I fought a bit with Coronel who it was slower, but here it was not easy to pass “.
“Race 2, on the other hand, was too short, which is a shame because I had a really good start, perhaps the best shot of the season. I overtook 3-4 cars in front of me, also having to put the wheels on the grass. Unfortunately someone got me. I am also convinced that he did it on purpose to ruin the race. This put an end to everything for me and for others as well. “
“I feel like saying that accidents can happen sometimes, but on this occasion it happened on purpose. Which annoys me a lot, but we clearly know that racing can go wrong sometimes. Having said that, the head now goes to Pau -Arnos, where I think we will go better in Qualifying, as well as in the race “.
Team Principal, Gabriele Rizzo, added: “We are delighted to take home the second win of the season and celebrate Norbi’s first of 2021. His performance in qualifying and Race 2 has been truly impressive, and this statement is well deserved. and long overdue “.
“It was a pity that Gabriele’s race was ruined by an accident on the track. Once again no real penalty was given to the culprit, but we know the Boar will be back in the fight. This victory gives our team a big boost. which we hope will lead us to other successes in France next weekend “.