Tarquini and Monteiro announced as Honda's WTCC drivers

Published on 19 Jul 2012 11:36

By: Rob Veenstra

Honda announced that Italian Gabriele Tarquini and Portuguese Tiago Monteiro will be its works team drivers in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). Earlier this year, Honda already confirmed its entry in the WTCC from 2013 onwards, with a two car works team -- Honda Racing Team JAS managed by JAS Motorsport (Milano, Italy), Honda's long term racing partner.

J.A.S. Motorsport is currently developing the European Honda Civic 5-door for the WTCC, whilst Honda R&D has created a bespoke, brand new 1.6 litre 4 cylinder direct injection turbo-charged petrol engine at its research and development centre in Tochigi (Japan). As part of its development programme, Honda will enter the WTCC as early as this season with one car.

Behind the wheel of the "Honda Civic WTCC" will be ex-Formula One driver Tiago Monteiro, who will compete in three races, starting at Suzuka in October 2012. Honda R&D and Mugen will provide trackside support to the team as the new engine makes its racing debut. Drawing on his extensive experience in the sport, 2009 World Touring Car champion Tarquini will also assist the works team on the car's development this year. Both drivers will compete in the full FIA World Touring Car Championship (FIA WTCC) in 2013.

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