Moscow, Race 2: Monteiro triumphs for Honda in Russian WTCC thriller
Huff charged through from seventh on the grid to finish second
Honda driver Tiago Monteiro made the most of his pole position to win a thirlling second ROSNEFT WTCC Race of Russia.
Rob Huff charged through from seventh on the grid to finish second in round 10 of the FIA World Touring Car Championship with Norbert Michelisz third and top Yokohama Drivers’ Trophy runner.
Nicky Catsburg marked an impressive WTCC debut in fourth for LADA with Ma Qing Hua fifth following several battles for on-track position. Gabriele Tarquini crashed out following contact with Catsburg.
In a dramatic race, world champion and current WTCC title leader José María López languished in 12th place after he was ordered to serve a drive-through penalty for a jumped start. The Argentine’s misfortune led and sixth place for his Citroën team-mate Yvan Muller means 45 points separate the pair at the top of the title standings.
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