BMW took two wins in Brno but aren't confident going to Porto
After three consecutive victories, BMW heads to the Circuito da Boavista in Porto for the 99th and 100th World Touring Car Championship races since the series began in 2005.
At the previous two races, which were held in the Czech Republic, Alessandro Zanardi and Sergio Hernandez for BMW Team Italy-Spain secured one race victory each, putting BMW just eight points adrift of Seat Sport in the Manufacturers’ Championship standings at the half way point of the season.
In the Drivers’ Championship it is Augusto Farfus for BMW Team Germany who is at present Seat’s closest challenger. The German had a disappointing weekend in Brno, scoring no points and allowing Yvan Muller to extend his championship lead.
And, because all the BMW drivers will have 40 kilograms of ballast on board their cars, Farfus is expecting to have a difficult time of it in Porto too.
He said; “Although we were in Porto in 2007, I view the circuit as a newcomer on the calendar as some changes have been made to its layout. I am looking forward to the race. In Portugal I feel as though I’m at home. After my mistake in Brno I intend to score points again.”
Zanardi agrees, he said; “In Porto it won’t be easy for us. Although I like the circuit, it is hardly the perfect layout for BMW. But, after my victory in Brno I am naturally highly motivated to post another good result.”
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