Double podium in Japan brings Polestar Cyan Racing WTCC lead
30 Oct 2017|1,817 views
Polestar Cyan Racing has claimed the lead in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) standings after two podium finishes in the WTCC Race of Japan, with Thed Bjork extending his lead to 16.5 points over main title rival and Honda driver Norbert Michelisz.
Just as in the previous race in China, rain was pouring down in both races where Thed Bjork fought hard with his rivals to claim two solid top five finishes, bringing vital points to the title fight. Adding to the drama was a typhoon that passed Japan, forcing the organisers to move qualifying and both races to Sunday.
Teammate Nicky Catsburg also showed strong form all weekend, claiming second place in the main race and second place in qualifying, just a couple of tenths from pole position. The results have strengthened his position in the championship, climbing to third position, just 19 points from the lead. Thed Bjork now heads the drivers' championship by 16.5 points and Polestar Cyan Racing heads the manufacturer' championship by 46.5 points with just two race weekends remaining of the 2017 season.
Polestar Cyan Racing has claimed the lead in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) standings after two podium finishes in the WTCC Race of Japan, with Thed Bjork extending his lead to 16.5 points over main title rival and Honda driver Norbert Michelisz.
Just as in the previous race in China, rain was pouring down in both races where Thed Bjork fought hard with his rivals to claim two solid top five finishes, bringing vital points to the title fight. Adding to the drama was a typhoon that passed Japan, forcing the organisers to move qualifying and both races to Sunday.
Teammate Nicky Catsburg also showed strong form all weekend, claiming second place in the main race and second place in qualifying, just a couple of tenths from pole position. The results have strengthened his position in the championship, climbing to third position, just 19 points from the lead. Thed Bjork now heads the drivers' championship by 16.5 points and Polestar Cyan Racing heads the manufacturer' championship by 46.5 points with just two race weekends remaining of the 2017 season.
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