First Race WTCC 2015 won by Lopez

The First Race WTCC 2015 was won by Lopez, defending champion title, made the pole position, and during the race always remained safe in the first place.

But then do a summary of what was this first race in Termas de Rio Hondo.

Ma Qing Hua at startup was almost stopped on the grill, having been swallowed up by the peloton. However the remaining riders Citroën fought for first place, with Muller to give one arrives there in Lopez. Tiago Monteiro went up to 4, with Tarquini very close to the Portuguese car back, to harness the suction cone.

James Thompson (LADA) and John Filippi (Chevrolet) were involved in the first round and Thompson, that obteu the pole for the 2nd race, went straight to the pits.

Nce 3, Mehdi Bennani (Citroën) played in the pilot that followed in front, Rob Huff (LADA), that had overtaken at the start of the race, busting tire LADA, with the British to give up. Hugo Valente (Chevrolet) left track again, crashing against the protections, giving up the race and possibly, unable to compete in the 2nd race.

After the first 5 turns, Bennani pressed Tom Chilton (Chevrolet) and could spend the experienced pilot, which was also passed by Norbert Michelisz (Honda) e Ma Qing Hua.

Mehdi Bennani received a penalty by touch Huff. Nce 10, Tarquini was getting back and Monteiro, even not pressing Loeb, as the Citroën were way ahead, controlled his race.

James Thompson returned to the track on lap 12, but only to see if the compound was Vesta the second race.

No final, the victory went to Lopez, with Muller and Loeb to finish on the podium. What makes you think that is the Citroën are gaining 1s around to Honda.

1st race classification in Termas de Rio Hondo – Argentina:

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