Lada set to leave WTCC at the end of 2016 ?

According to various sources, Lada Rosneft is set to leave WTCC at the end of the year. After Citroën, leaving WTCC for WRC, the russian manufacturer is on the verge of stopping its commitment in WTCC.

Drivers Gabriele Tarquini, Nicky Catsburg and Hugo Valente have been told they can eye for another seat for next year.

Lada will leave Honda and Volvo as the only manufacturers officially committed in WTCC, while private teams have the possibility to run Citroen C-Elysees, Chevrolet Cruzes and maybe Lada Vestas.