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      <title><![CDATA[Series newsletter 2009-12-25]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-newsletter-2009-12-25/</link>
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CHEVROLET TEAM ALREADY AT WORK


The Chevrolet team have already started their wintertime testing in view
of the next WTCC season. Last week Alain Menu spent a couple of days at
Jerez de la Frontera (December 17th and 18th) that were disturbed by the
rain.


"It was nice to be back at the wheel, although the rain prevented us from
doing proper development work. As weather and track ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-newsletter-2009-12-25/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chevrolet winter testing preview]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/chevrolet-winter-testing-preview/</link>
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CRUZE UNDERGOES INTENSE WINTER TESTING PROGRAMME AHEAD OF 2010


Four Sessions Scheduled In Jerez, Valencia And Algarve


WELLINGBOROUGH / ZURICH, 21st December 2009 There is no "dead season" for the
Chevrolet Cruze in-between the 2009 and 2010 seasons of the World Touring Car
Championship. The team will use the relatively short break (4 months) to continue the
development work on the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/chevrolet-winter-testing-preview/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Series newsletter 2009-12-18]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-newsletter-2009-12-18/</link>
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MOROCCO WINS WTCC SPECIAL AWARDS


Championship promoter KSO established the "WTCC Special Award" to reward
the efforts made by the companies involved in developing and promoting
the FIA World Touring Car Championship.


The jury, formed of representatives from KSO and Eurosport, decided to
exceptionally award two trophies in 2009, to the Marrakech Grand Prix and
the Office National ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-newsletter-2009-12-18/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Series newsletter 2009-12-12]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-newsletter-2009-12-12/</link>
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NO MORE BALANCE OF PERFORMANCE CHANGES


Yesterday in Monaco, the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the
concept that there will be no balance of performance changes to any of
the FIA WTCC cars after the start of the 2010 season.


The same system of compensation weight that came into force in 2009 will
be used again in 2010.


The championship will be held on twelve race meetings ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-newsletter-2009-12-12/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Series FIA Gala summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-fia-gala-summary/</link>
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Tarquini And SEAT Crowned at Gala


The FIA officially crowned Gabriele Tarquini as the 2009 FIA World Touring
Car Champion at its gala awards event in Monaco.



It was a fitting finish to another exciting season, where 47-year old
Tarquini claimed victory at the final race, becoming the oldest FIA World
Champion in the history of the sport. His victory also helped SEAT to win
their ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-fia-gala-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Series newsletter 2009-12-04]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-newsletter-2009-12-04/</link>
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THREE MONTHS TO THE NEW SEASON


The FIA World Touring Car Championship is facing a winter break that will
last little more than three months.


In only 93 days from now, the series that ended on November 22nd in
Macau, will resume in Brazil for its sixth season.


The Autodromo Internacional de Curitiba will host the opening event. The
first two of the 24 races that will award the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/series-newsletter-2009-12-04/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2009 Final standings]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/2009-final-standings-2009-11-28/</link>
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@>Drivers' Championship:


Pos Driver                                  Points
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1.  Gabriele Tarquini                          127
2.  Yvan Muller                                123
3.  Augusto Farfus                             113
4.  Andy Priaulx                                84
5.  Robert Huff                                 80
6 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/2009-final-standings-2009-11-28/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alex Zanardi comments on retirement rumor]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/alex-zanardi-comments-on-retirement-rumor/</link>
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TO TELL THE TRUTH...


Dear Friends,


As has probably some of you did, I have also read the news of my
"retirement" from WTCC which has appeared, at various times, on news
channels on the subject and I feel that a more precise information is
needed since the perception from the reported news misrepresents, in my
opinion, not only my real thoughts but also the way things happened.


I ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/alex-zanardi-comments-on-retirement-rumor/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: Series 2009 season review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-series-2009-season-review/</link>
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THE NIGHT OF WTCC AWARDS


The 2009 FIA World Touring Car champions were honoured last Sunday in
Macau, during the traditional party at Fisherman's Wharf. One after the
other all the major players of the season were called on to the stage to
collect their awards.


The prize giving ceremony began with the Advan Yokohama trophies. For the
second time after 2006 Tom Coronel collected ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-series-2009-season-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:21:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gabriele Tarquini wins longed-for title]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/gabriele-tarquini-wins-longed-for-title/</link>
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Gabriele Tarquini wins longed-for title


Gabriele Tarquini is the most veteran of the drivers on the
WTCC grid. And not only does he like it but boasts about it to his
rivals. At the age of 47 but with the enthusiasm and drive of a beginner,
Gabriele Tarquini becomes the seventh Italian world champion in history
eighteen years after Teo Fabi and beforehand Nino Farina, Alberto ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/gabriele-tarquini-wins-longed-for-title/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: Tom Coronel wins Independents Trophy]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-tom-coronel-wins-independents-trophy/</link>
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Tom Coronel champion FIA WTCC Independents Trophy 2009


Also this year the decision in the FIA World Touring Car Championship
took place in Macau. The races on this tight and challenging street
circuit have always been known for their unpredictable outcome. This year
would be no exception. The first race proceeded without too much drama,
but it was all different in the second race ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-tom-coronel-wins-independents-trophy/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: BMW Motorsport 2009 season review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-bmw-motorsport-2009-season-review/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-bmw-motorsport-2009-season-review/</guid>
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No reward for spirited comeback: BMW misses out on WTCC title.


The BMW national teams in the FIA World Touring Car Championship showed
fighting spirit to keep the battle for the World Championship open right up
to the season finale in Macau (CN). However, despite scoring a one-two in
the final race, the BMW drivers failed to achieve their goal of passing the
opposition on the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-bmw-motorsport-2009-season-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: Tiago Monteiro wekeend summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-tiago-monteiro-wekeend-summary/</link>
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Tiago Monteiro champion of team spirit in Macau SEAT Sport takes both WTCC crowns


The 6th and 4th places obtained by Tiago Monteiro in the finale of the
FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in Macau today, do not reflect
the true performances of the Portuguese driver on the circuit of Guia. As
his record lap in the first race testifies, which saw him at least one
half second ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-tiago-monteiro-wekeend-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Yvan Muller to join Chevrolet in 2010]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/yvan-muller-to-join-chevrolet-in-2010/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/yvan-muller-to-join-chevrolet-in-2010/</guid>
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WTCC CHAMPION YVAN MULLER TO RACE FOR CHEVROLET IN 2010


French Ace To Drive The Cruze Alongside Menu And Huff In Next Year's WTCC


MACAU / ZURICH, 22nd November 2009 Last year's WTCC Champion Yvan Muller will drive a
Chevrolet Cruze in the 2010 World Touring Car Championship. The announcement that the French
driver will join the Chevrolet WTCC team was made today in Macau after the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/yvan-muller-to-join-chevrolet-in-2010/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: BMW Motorsport weekend summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-bmw-motorsport-weekend-summary/</link>
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BMW claims one-two in Macau while missing out on world titles.


Macau, 22nd November 2009. The 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship came
to an end in Macau with another victory for BMW Team Germany's Augusto Farfus
(BR). He won the 24th race of the year, which was red-flagged following a big
accident. His team-mate, Jorg Muller (DE), came second, making it the seventh one-
two for ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-bmw-motorsport-weekend-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: Event race one report]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-event-race-one-report-2009-11-23/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-event-race-one-report-2009-11-23/</guid>
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Huff wins FIA World Touring Car Championship Race One


Chevrolet's Rob Huff dominated the first of the FIA World Touring Car
Championship races in Macau on Sunday - as runner-up finisher Gabriele
Tarquini moved a step closer to capturing the drivers' title.


Huff led away cleanly at the start as fellow front-row starter Andy Priaulx
hit trouble - falling back into the pack and then ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-event-race-one-report-2009-11-23/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: Event race two report]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-event-race-two-report-2009-11-23/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-event-race-two-report-2009-11-23/</guid>
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Farfus Wins as Tarquini takes FIA World Touring Car Championship Title


Augusto Farfus took victory for BMW in the shortened final round of the FIA
World Touring Car Championship in Macau on Sunday, as SEAT's Gabriele
Tarquini clinched the drivers' crown.


Farfus led away cleanly from pole position, and held an advantage
throughout the early stages of the race from BMW team-mate ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-event-race-two-report-2009-11-23/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: Chevrolet weekend summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-chevrolet-weekend-summary-2009-11-23/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-chevrolet-weekend-summary-2009-11-23/</guid>
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THE CRUZE CONCLUDES ITS FIRST WTCC SEASON WITH A WIN


Rob Huff Brings Home Race 1 In Macau Four Points Finishes For Chevrolet, With Menu
Taking A 4th And Larini A 7th In His Farewell To The WTCC





MACAU, 22nd November 2009 The Chevrolet Cruze finished its first racing season in the
WTCC conquering the seventh win of its young career, as Rob Huff mastered a flag-to-flag win in
race ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-chevrolet-weekend-summary-2009-11-23/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: Lada Sport weekend summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-lada-sport-weekend-summary/</link>
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LADA REMAINS UPBEAT DESPITE CHALLENGING SEASON FINALE


After its first season of competing on the FIA World Touring Car
Championship as a registered manufacturer, Lada has been encouraged by
the progress of the all-new Priora - despite an extremely unlucky season
finale in Macau.


The legendary street circuit close to Hong Kong is notorious for claiming
several victims and this year ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-lada-sport-weekend-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macau: Series weekend summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-series-weekend-summary-2009-11-23/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-series-weekend-summary-2009-11-23/</guid>
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GABRIELE TARQUINI IS CROWNED WORLD CHAMPION AS CHEVROLET AND BMW SHARE VICTORIES


Gabriele Tarquini set a couple of new records: he has become the oldest
FIA World Champion ever and scored the highest number of points (127)
ever for a WTCC season.


The 47-year old Italian eclipsed Juan-Manuel Fangio's record that lasted
since 1957, when the Argentine ace claimed his fifth F1 title ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/macau-series-weekend-summary-2009-11-23/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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