Remembering when Bennani claimed maiden WTCC victory
In Shanghai two years ago
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15 September 2016 - 20:28
Mehdi Bennani made motorsport history when he became the first driver from Morocco to win an FIA-sanctioned race, taking the laurels in the second World Touring Car Championship event at Shanghai on 12 October 2014.
Driving a Proteam Honda Civic WTCC, Bennani led throughout from pole position to score a landmark victory.
Bennani will be chasing more World Touring Car Championship success when the Shanghai International Circuit hosts WTCC Race of China from 23-25 September.
WTCR
- The race of Marrakech is cancelled, replaced by Salzburg
- Malaysia, Race 3: Kristoffersson takes victory as Michelisz claims title
- Malaysia, Race 2: Guerrieri wins to set-up final-round title decider with Michelisz
- Malaysia, Race 1: Michelisz triumph to extend points lead
- New tracks plus weight rule tweak as WTCR revs up for next three seasons