1993 British Touring Car Championship

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Joachim Winkelhock, the 1993 British Touring Car Champion.

The 1993 Auto Trader RAC British Touring Car Championship season was 36th British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season.

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Season summary

At the end of 1992 BMW GB withdrew from the championship after the rules had been changed in a direction which BMW felt disadvantaged them. Prodrive, which had run the works operation for BMW, had been expected to be entering a works Mercedes-Benz team in cooperation with AMG, running the C-class. Prodrive stalwart Tim Sugden and Bernd Schneider were due to drive for the team. [1] The plans were for a late season appearance leading to a full challenge in 1994, but this eventually came to nothing. [2] Vic Lee Motorsport was liquidated after owner Vic Lee's drug scandal. The assets of the team were taken over by Steve Neal and Ray Bellm, who picked up personnel from Euroracing's discontinued sports car effort and merged it into Neal's Rimstock Racing outfit, creating Team Dynamics. Bellm would sell his share in the team later in the year, leaving Steve Neal as the only owner. The team started the 1993 season with three 1992-spec 318iS cars piloted by Matt Neal, Ray Bellm and Alex Portman, later dropping down to two.
Only weeks after BMW GB withdrew from the BTCC, BMW withdrew their Schnitzer Motorsport-run works operation from the German DTM championship, also there because of their disagreement with new rules. With few other series to contest in Schnitzer Motorsport were sent over by BMW to the British championship along with works drivers Steve Soper and Joachim Winkelhock.
Andy Rouse had lost his Toyota contract to famous Toyota tuners TOM'S Norfolk-based European arm known as Tom's GB, who had previously run Group A Toyotas in BTCC in the eighties. Andy Rouse's seat was taken over by Julian Bailey, and the new shape Carina E GTi replaced the older model. Toyota also supported a junior team run by Park Lane Racing, who would run two older shape Carinas for James Kaye and Bobby Verdon-Roe. Rouse himself had landed a Ford works deal, but the new Mondeo would not appear until after the season had started.
Vauxhall retained their John Cleland / Jeff Allam line-up in the Vauxhall Cavalier and their Ecurie Ecosse semi-works team; at Ecurie Ecosse David Leslie retained his seat and was after a few races joined by fellow Scotsman Harry Nuttall. Peugeot added Eugene O’Brien and Ian Flux to Robb Gravett for a three-car line-up in the Peugeot 405 Mi16 (with Flux’ car being run by Roy Kennedy Racing); Nissan ran three cars for Keith O'Dor, Win Percy and Tiff Needell, and Mazda returned with Patrick Watts in a brand new Xedos 6. Renault was the new manufacturer to join the championship with Alain Menu and reigning champion Tim Harvey as their drivers in the Renault 19 16v

The season started at Silverstone, where Steve Soper led team-mate Joachim Winkelhock home for a dominating BMW one-two. The second round at Donington Park was the support race for the European Grand Prix. The race was hit by torrential rain, and thanks to Michelin (whose wet-weather tyres were far superior to the ones of the other tire manufacturers) Renault was able to claim a one-two finish, Tim Harvey winning the race ahead of Alain Menu. It soon became apparent that Renault's pace was tied to conditions, as they struggled to match the championship's privateers in the dry.

A start line crash at the next round at Snetterton forced a red flag, and five cars failed to make the restart. The race would be won by Soper, with Julian Bailey in second and David Leslie in third. Winkelhock then took the victory at Round 4 at Donington Park ahead of Jeff Allam and Steve Soper. Winkelhock then took a commanding victory at Oulton Park, and as Steve Soper had gone off into a tyre wall and forced into retirement Winkelhock now took the championship lead by two points.

Brands Hatch hosted the first double header of the season. Winkelhock was at the centre of controversy when he shunted David Leslie out of the lead to take the win. Keith O’Dor finished second and Will Hoy third. Leslie was not amused, commenting that Winkelhock had not had any opportunity whatsoever to pull the pass off. Winkelhock apologized, saying he was a lot faster than Leslie in that corner but that there had been a bit of a misunderstanding when he tried his move. Winkelhock then led the second race when he made a mistake going into Clearways and went off into the Armco barrier and retirement. Will Hoy then went off at the same place, but ended up a bit further to the right and into the tires that covered some of the barriers at that corner. With both of his major contenders out Soper could take an easy win ahead of O’Dor and Jeff Allam.

The BTCC then headed to Wales for Round 8 at Pembrey, where Ford made its debut. Winkelhock won the race with Hoy in second and Soper in third. At the next round at Silverstone Toyota appeared to be heading home a one-two finish for Will Hoy and Julian Bailey. An over-ambitious move from Bailey however put Hoy on his roof and forced Bailey himself into retirement. It was instead Keith O’Dor who took his and Nissan's first BTCC victory. To make it a perfect day for Nissan his teammate Win Percy finished second in a drag race over the line with Paul Radisich, who took the returning Ford team's first podium.

Knockhill held the next double header of the season. A race long battle between Vauxhall driver John Cleland and Toyota driver Julian Bailey saw Cleland finally come out on top, with Will Hoy finishing in third. Further back, Soper lost valuable points when he was pushed off by Radisich in the Ford. Winkelhock was not able to start the second race due to clutch problems. It was now Bailey's turn to win a race, finishing ahead of Cleland and Hoy. The Renault team decided to skip the Scottish meeting and focus on developing their car.

Oulton Park hosted Round 12 which was the Gold Cup, and Renault's car updates appeared to have paid off. Both cars qualified and finished much better than before, Menu taking fourth. Up front Winkelhock led from start to finish while Soper was second ahead of Cleland.
Round 13 took place at Brands Hatch and Winkelhock and Leslie clashed again. First Winkelhock barged past Leslie to take second, and when Leslie attempted to retake the place he pushed Winkelhock into a spin. Both drivers dropped down the field while Radisich won the race from Soper and Peugeot driver Robb Gravett; Soper was however later penalised one position because of his rather forceful move on Gravett on the last lap to take second.

Leslie then finally won a race when the series visited Thruxton. Ford was second and third with Radisich and Andy Rouse, while a sixth place from Soper closed the gap between him and Winkelhock to twelve points.

Donington Park hosted the penultimate weekend of the championship and the last double header meeting. It also saw Nigel Mansell join the Ford team for the meeting. Radisich dominated the first race and won it by more than ten seconds, while wet weather conditions enabled Renault to finish second and third. A puncture had forced Soper to retire, and with Winkelhock finishing fifth the German now had the chance to take the title in the second race. Menu then won Race 2 from Radisich and Winkelhock, but as Soper finished fifth the championship would be decided in the final round at Silverstone.

At Silverstone the race was red flagged following an accident involving Robb Gravett's Peugeot. Will Hoy led away in the Toyota after the restart, but was later passed by both Paul Radisich and Andy Rouse, who took a one-two finish for Ford. Hoy held on to third, and while Steve Soper finished ahead of Winkelhock he did not get the result he needed and it was Joachim Winkelhock who won the 1993 British Touring Car Championship. Despite missing the first part of the season Paul Radisich finished third in the championship, with John Cleland in fourth and Julian Bailey in fifth.

Teams and drivers

TeamCarNo.DriversRounds
Manufacturers
Flag of France.svg Renault Dealer Racing Renault 19 1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Harvey 1–8, 10–14
19 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alain Menu 1–8, 10–14
Flag of Japan.svg Team Securicor Toyota Toyota Carina E 2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Will Hoy All
21 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Julian Bailey All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Vauxhall Sport Vauxhall Cavalier 3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Cleland All
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeff Allam All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team Mondeo Ford Mondeo Si 5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Rouse 7–14
15 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich 7–14
Flag of Germany.svg BMW Motorsport Team BMW 318i 6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Soper All
22 Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Park Lane Toyota Junior Team Toyota Carina E 10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Kaye 1–8, 10, 12–14
20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bobby Verdon-Roe All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg RKR with Silkolene at Halfords Peugeot 405 Mi16 14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian FluxAll
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nissan Castrol Racing Nissan Primera eGT 23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kieth O'dor All
24 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Win Percy 1–4, 6–14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tiff Needell 5
346–9, 11
Flag of France.svg Peugeot Talbot Sport Peugeot 405 Mi16 45 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robb Gravett All
46 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eugene O'Brien All
Flag of Japan.svg Mazda Racing Team Mazda Xedos 6 66 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Patrick Watts All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ecurie Ecosse Vauxhall Vauxhall Cavalier 78 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tiff Needell 2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Nuttall 3–14
79 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie All
80 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Goodwin 11, 14
Independents
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team Dynamics BMW 318is 11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Bellm 2–4, 6–8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Wallace 5
27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex Portman1–6, 8–14
13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal 1–11
BMW 318i 7712–14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pinkney Motorsport BMW 318is 12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave Pinkney 1–8, 11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tamchester Team Maxted Vauxhall Cavalier 17 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Khan All
16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Ashley 1–8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Davids Racing10-14
Gareth Howell Racing Ford Sierra Sapphire 18 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gareth HowellNone
Flag of Sweden.svg Peggen Motorsport BMW M3 25 Flag of Sweden.svg Peggen Andersson 1–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Wheals Ford Sierra Sapphire 26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Wheals3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Asquith Autosport Mazda 323F 32 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Cantwell 1–3, 6, 8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Berridge Ford Sierra Sapphire 35 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Berridge 6, 8, 10–14

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TOCA Shootout

Entrants

TeamCarNo.Drivers
Manufacturers
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team Mondeo Ford Mondeo Si 5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nigel Mansell
15 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich
Flag of Germany.svg BMW Motorsport Team BMW 318i 6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Soper
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Park Lane Toyota Junior Team Toyota Carina E 8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Warwick
Flag of France.svg Peugeot Talbot Sport Peugeot 405 Mi16 45 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robb Gravett
46 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave Coyne
Flag of Japan.svg Mazda Racing Team Mazda Xedos 6 66 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Patrick Watts
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ecurie Ecosse Vauxhall Vauxhall Cavalier 78 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tiff Needell
79 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie
80 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hayden Measham
Independents
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team Dynamics BMW 318i 11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal
BMW 318is 27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex Portman
77 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Rea
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pinkney Motorsport BMW 318is 12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave Pinkney
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Davids Racing Vauxhall Cavalier 16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Ashley
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tamchester Team Maxted Vauxhall Cavalier 17 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Khan
Flag of Sweden.svg Thenander Motorsport BMW M3 30 Flag of Sweden.svg Bengt Thenander
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Petroline BMW 318i 33 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Klaas Zwart

Results

TOCA Shootout
Pos.Driver
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie
2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Soper
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robb Gravett
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave Coyne
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tiff Needell
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Ashley
NC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal
NC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nigel Mansell
NC Flag of Sweden.svg Bengt Thenander
NC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Khan
NC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hayden Measham
NC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Pinkney
NC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Warwick
NC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Rea
NC Flag of the Netherlands.svg Klaas Zwart
NC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Patrick Watts
NC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex Portman

Race calendar and winners

All races were held in the United Kingdom.

RoundCircuitDatePole PositionFastest LapWinning DriverWinning TeamWinning Privateer
1R1 Silverstone (National), Northamptonshire 28 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Soper Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Soper BMW Motorsport Team Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal
2R2 Donington Park (GP), Leicestershire 11 April Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Soper Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Harvey Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Harvey Renault Dealer Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Cantwell
3R3 Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk 3 May Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Patrick Watts Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Soper BMW Motorsport Team Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Ashley
4R4 Donington Park (GP), Leicestershire 16 May Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal
5R5 Oulton Park, Cheshire 31 May Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Cleland Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Cleland Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Ashley
6R6 Brands Hatch (Indy), Kent 13 June Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith O'Dor Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Bellm
R7 Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Soper BMW Motorsport Team Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Bellm
7R8 Pembrey Circuit, Carmarthenshire 27 June Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Khan
8R9 Silverstone (GP), Northamptonshire 11 July Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith O'Dor Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Patrick Watts Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith O'Dor Nissan Castrol Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Khan
9R10 Knockhill Racing Circuit, Fife 25 July Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Julian Bailey Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeff Allam Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Cleland Vauxhall Sport Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal
R11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Julian Bailey Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Julian Bailey Team Securicor Toyota Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex Portman
10R12 Oulton Park, Cheshire 8 August Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex Portman
11R13 Brands Hatch (Indy), Kent 22 August Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Team Mondeo Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Khan
12R14 Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire 30 August Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie Ecurie Ecosse Vauxhall Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal
13R15 Donington Park (GP), Leicestershire 12 September Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Harvey Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Team Mondeo Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex Portman
R16 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alain Menu Renault Dealer Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Ashley
14R17 Silverstone (National), Northamptonshire 19 September Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Team Mondeo Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Khan

Championship results

Drivers Championship

PosDriver SIL DON SNE DON OUL BRH PEM SIL KNO OUL BRH THR DON SIL Pts
1 Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock 2Ret5111Ret143DNS12014538163
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Soper 1313Ret413Ret128236Ret55150
3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich 8355Ret12121110
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Cleland 341072Ret576123128Ret67102
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Julian Bailey Ret72515694Ret21577717688
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kieth O'Dor Ret5DNS942251711105118111182
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Will Hoy 4Ret46Ret3142Ret103Ret4101616379
8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Leslie RetRet38Ret186Ret597713148472
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeff Allam 56DNS2373101866615131112967
10 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alain Menu 102Ret13Ret15RetRet849921Ret57
11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Rouse RetRet1610Ret63DSQ4241
12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Win Percy 7Ret8115492DNSDNS1811Ret107Ret38
13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robb Gravett RetRet714DNSDSQ16119RetDNSRet241713DNS34
14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Harvey 111Ret16Ret118RetRetRet14163Ret1531
15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Patrick Watts 6RetDNS4Ret10RetRetRet44Ret812RetDNS1229
16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eugene O'Brien RetRet13Ret51211RetRet8Ret9105615Ret23
17 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Nuttall 16158RetDNS671198Ret159Ret1316
18 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Flux98111069714Ret151311Ret18Ret101814
19 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bobby Verdon-Roe 14Ret61278151512RetRet131717RetDNSRet11
20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal 8RetDNS17Ret14Ret181314151618191314173
21 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Kaye 13119RetRetRetDNSRet10DNSDNS122014Ret143
22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Cantwell 129RetRet17DNQ162
23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Ashley Ret1212Ret9171313171721Ret159192
24 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Khan 151017Ret14RetDNS121118Ret151621DNS18161
25 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex PortmanRetRet15191016RetDNQRet171414Ret2212Ret211
26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Goodwin Ret101
27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tiff Needell Ret12Ret1019Ret1312Ret0
28 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Wallace 110
29 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Bellm RetDNS18131217140
30 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Pinkney Ret1314Ret13RetRet1615190
31 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Berridge RetDNSRetRetDSQRet18Ret200
  Flag of Sweden.svg Peggen Andersson RetRet0
  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim WhealsRet0
PosDriver SIL DON SNE DON OUL BRH PEM SIL KNO OUL BRH THR DON SIL Pts
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

TOCA Challenge for Privateers

PosDriver SIL DON SNE DON OUL BRH PEM SIL KNO OUL BRH THR DON SIL Pts
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal 8RetDNS17Ret14Ret18131415161819131417194
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Khan 151017Ret14RetDNS121118Ret151621DNS1816192
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Ashley Ret1212Ret9171313171721Ret15919148
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex PortmanRetRet15191016RetDNQRet171414Ret2212Ret21125
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Pinkney Ret1314Ret13RetRet16151970
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Bellm RetDNS181312171464
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Cantwell 129RetRet17DNQ1656
8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Berridge RetDNSRetRetDSQRet18Ret2015
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Wallace 1112
  Flag of Sweden.svg Peggen Andersson RetRet0
  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim WhealsRet0
PosDriver SIL DON SNE DON OUL BRH PEM SIL KNO OUL BRH THR DON SIL Pts

Manufacturers Championship

PosManufacturer SIL DON SNE DON OUL BRH PEM SIL KNO OUL BRH THR DON SIL Pts
1 BMW / BMW Motorsport Team 13111111438136535251
2 Vauxhall / Vauxhall Sport/Ecurie Ecosse 343227365123121464198
3 Toyota / Team Securicor Toyota/Park Lane Toyota Junior Team 472515392Ret215477163159
4 Nissan / Nissan Castrol Racing 758942251711105118711138
5 Ford / Team Mondeo 8355Ret12121122
6 Peugeot / Peugeot Sport/Roy Kennedy Racing 9871059711981392461018111
7 Renault / Renault Dealer Racing 101Ret13Ret118Ret8499211593
8 Mazda / Mazda Racing Team 6RetDNS4Ret10RetRetRet44Ret812RetDNS1251
PosDriver SIL DON SNE DON OUL BRH PEM SIL KNO OUL BRH THR DON SIL Pts

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