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Fernando Monje (Seat) returns to a track where in 2012 he resisted anything

15/05/2013

Pole position, fastest lap in both races and twice up to the top of the podium: This was the record that got Fernando spectacular Monk in the event that European Touring Salzburgring conducted in 2012, the Austrian track this order week will be the global specialty, the competition this year in which militates young European Champion, enlisted in the Yokohama Drivers' Trophy.

Seat Leon WTCC Although not the same vehicle that concursaba in 2012 (that season was a Seat Leon TDi) and competition has nothing to do, the track that run from 17 to 19 May, the fifth date valid the FIA â??â??World Touring Car Championship yes it is, and it is a path that Fernando Monje likes. All this, coupled with good records made just a year ago, the pilot RACC confirmed as one of the favorites in the independent world in this test.
"I have very good memories of this circuit," explains Fernando. "The level is not the same but in the Campos Racing team we know we can do well." Barcelona For 20 years, the key is to make a good Qualifying and make the cut that opens the gates of Q2. "In a hard-fought championship, which by 3/10 you lose 10 positions, have a good output space is vital. On the second date and we start from the pole and our goal is to repeat ... And also stay ahead in the race, from start to finish. That would give a good boost to our aspirations and our overall position. In the last test of Hungary was the first time we could not score and that is fatal to claim the championship, you have to turn around the situation and get back on top and points, "explains Grandvalira confident driver before a long straight track. Today, Monk is 8 of the Yokohama Drivers' Trophy.

The Austrian competition will focus during the weekend, with these times:

Saturday, May 18
11.45-12-15 9.00-9.30 h and h Free Trials
15.00-15.35 h Qualifying

Sunday, May 19
8.45-9.00 h Warm Up
12.50 h Race 1 (12 laps)
13.50 h Race 2 (12 laps)

 
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