Thomas Biagi tests WTCC car at Adria

Yesterday Thomas Biagi had his first taste of a WTCC car, driving the ROAL Motorsport BMW 320 TC on the Adria racetrack. Biagi, the reigning Superstars Series champion and twice a winner of the FIA GT championship (2003 and 2007), was impressed by the car that Tom Coronel drives in the World Touring Car Championship.

"The BMW 320 TC is an amazing car. Although it has less power than the BMW M3 I drive in the Superstars Series, the development of chassis and suspensions joint to the lighter weight compensate the difference. This car provides all the feelings needed to drive to the limit. I admit that after this first test I would really love to compete in the WTCC from the final races of the current season,” Biagi commented.

Team principal Roberto Ravaglia said: "Thomas has a remarkable talent; he was soon able to get in tune with the car and duly completed the scheduled work. We are now working to find the necessary budget for fielding a second car alongside Tom Coronel’s in the final races of the season. Together with Thomas we are trying to involve some sponsors interested in overseas markets and in the huge media impact provided by the world championship.”