Thats what i mean.
When WTCC saw Chevy was going to be the only factory team they should have done something.
When WTCC saw Chevy was going to be the only factory team they should have done something.
Maybe it would be nice if the regulations forbid more than two cars per brand on the track. 2 Chevy's, 2 BMW's, 2 Seats, 2 Lada's, 2 Fords, 2 X's, 2 X's Running two cars isn't that expensive for a factory backed team.
@Thilo Falkenberg great write up. However in the STCC there were Audi's, VW's and Seat's driving at one point. Not factory teams though, but at least there was enough diversity on the grid (something I really miss in the current WTCC)
Of course you are right that the domestic series are a lot cheaper. However the WTCC is relatively cheap compared to other world championships. As a privateer you can run a full season (including car, shipments, hospitality etc) for around 2,000,000 euros I believe.
For factory teams that bring a major sponsor that can't be the only reason why they are not interested.
Something has changed over the years. When you look back to the first season of the WTCC in 2006 there were many teams and some large sponsors (Red Bull for example on the Seat's) and quite a lot of airtime on TV (Eurosport) as well.
@Thilo Falkenberg Any chances we'll see Citroen involved in WTCC? I have a feeling PSA will forward Peugeot most likely.
It's been more than 30 years since the French government merged Automobiles Peugeot with Automobiles Citroen into PSA Group, saving Citroen from bankruptcy .
I believe that Peugeot owns 90% stake of Citroen, so that pretty much summed it all up, Citroen involvement has to be approved by both Peugeot and PSA Ceo's.
Also... Tomczyk you got a new fan, that´s the kind of racing we want to see!
He was so on it in the beginning i was very impressed by that.
The same Eurosport is not broadcasting the qualification at all anymore today. Not on Euro 1 not on Euro 2