Tarquini and Muller in the fight

For most of the season, the positions were clear for the Seat drivers. Yvan Muller, long leader of the general classification, was the candidate designated for his own succession to conquer the world crown. From now on, the Frenchman is only third and it is the pole sitter of the day, Gabriele Tarquini, who dominates the WTCC.

However, after several difficult weekends, Yvan Muller is already very happy to be back on the front row at the start of a race. He will also have the opportunity to score big points and get back on Augusto Farfus, second in the general classification. “ It?s good to be back in Q2, said the Frenchman after qualifying. Especially after the two previous events. Everyone has tough times and I hope my journey through the desert is over for the season »

Despite the duel between Tarquini and Muller for the world title, the Frenchman confides that the cordial understanding continues to animate the ranks of Seat drivers. “ We showed in qualifying that we could work together. There will be no fight between Gabriele and me (during the race) because we are both focused on the goal of the constructors' championship. For me, it is important to stay in touch in the drivers' championship but we will see that in Macau »

For his part, the Italian wants above all to have a good race in front of his home crowd. “ From memory, this is my first pole position at home. I live near here and a lot of people from my town will come to see me. There will be a great atmosphere. »

Although he managed to climb to the top of qualifying, Gabriele Tarquini does not imagine the race has already been won and is even postponing his hopes of a title until the last race of the season. “ Pole does not give points but the possibility of leading and avoiding accidents. We don?t need to win every race but score points in every race. I think, in any case, that the championship will be decided in the last corner of the last race. »