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Following its
stunning double victory in Valencia a fortnight ago,
N.Technology Alfa Romeo is set for the qualifying session in
Pau, France this afternoon ahead of round seven and eight of
the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) which take
place tomorrow.
The first of
three street circuits on the 2007 WTCC Calendar, Pau is a
new addition for this season and the 2.760km town-based
track is already poised as one of the hardest venues the
championship will be visiting. Valencia winner James
Thompson will hit the track this morning in the first of two
official practice sessions with 30kg ballast as a result of
his double win and although his Alfa Romeo 156 won’t be the
heaviest car, the 'success' ballast is still a key factor to
contend with.
“Spain was
amazing,” said the 33-year-old. “The changes we made to the
car worked perfectly, the track suited the package we have
and I knew the circuit very well. Pau is a completely
different challenge. We have never raced there before, I
will need to learn the track and find a good set-up with the
team before knowing whether or not we can be at the front
again. Obviously, the aim is to keep winning, we are still
developing the car and the results in Valencia show the team
is doing a great job, so I definitely think that we can hope
for more good results.”
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