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WTCC: Chevrolet claims wins on the streets of Pau (+ photos)

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Khatir Soltani
Robert Huff and Alain Menu claimed two victories for Chevrolet on the infamous streets of Pau, extending the new Cruze’s winning streak to four in the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship.

Huff and Menu were able to be in the right place at the right moment, when Farfus went wide on the oil in Race 1 and when Engstler had a bizarre incident with the safety car in Race 2. Then they both used the best of their skills and the narrow track to keep Augusto Farfus behind.

The Brazilian youngster, as well as his fellow BMW driver Andy Priaulx, scored important points for the German manufacturer and they climbed positions in the standing although they still have to claim a win.

SEAT’s weekend was the worst they have had in a long time. However Yvan Muller and Gabriele Tarquini managed to score some points that might prove crucial for the rest of the season.

The championship will resume in Valencia, Spain, on May 31st, for rounds 9 and 10.



photo:Jean-Claude Loustau
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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