2012 Season review – Facts and figures

Clinching his first World Touring Car Championship crown, Rob Huff became the series’ fourth different champion following Andy Priaulx (2005, 2006 and 2007), Yvan Muller (2008, 2010 and 2011) and Gabriele Tarquini (2009).

46 drivers of 18 nationalities took part in at least one event during the 2012 season, at the wheel of twelve different models built by six car manufacturers: BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, LADA and SEAT.

Robb Holland was the first competitor ever from the USA to enter in a WTCC meeting.

The season’s finale at Macau featured the largest field, with 29 drivers at the start, while the average participation over the twelve events of the year was 23.3.