Mikel Azcona, the last Emperor

At 26, the Spaniard became the latest winner of the World Touring Car Cup. A logical victory for the Hyundai Motorsport driver as he has mastered his subject throughout the year.

Published on 29/11/2022 à 13:30

Fabien Gérard

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Mikel Azcona, the last Emperor

Mikel Azcona – 2022 WTCR Champion

After Gabriele Tarquini in 2018, Norbert Michelisz in 2019, then Yann Ehrlacher in 2020 and 2021, Mikel Azcona wins the best title of his young career. With ten podiums including four victories this season, the driver Hyundai Motorsport demonstrated total mastery. The 26-year-old Spaniard also displayed much more wisdom, a sign of increased maturity. It all started last winter, when Hyundai went to poach the Iberian nugget from Cupra's rivals. Azcona, believed to be linked body and soul to the manufacturer from its beginnings, could not resist the charms of the Korean brand and the pr

Fabien Gérard

Swiss motor sports knife. I like to talk about the shadow disciplines that deserve to be brought into the light. Touringcar specialist (Supercars, DTM, TCR World Tour, BTCC)

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