15 years ago, Farfus set off in reverse in Pau: “As soon as I hit the rail, I saw the sky”

Author of a caper in Pau in 2007 the day before his success in the Béarnaise town, the Brazilian recounts this striking image of his career as the Pau Grand Prix hosts the WTCR in 2022.

Published on 06/05/2022 à 12:23

Medhi Casaurang

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15 years ago, Farfus set off in reverse in Pau: “As soon as I hit the rail, I saw the sky”

A car is not supposed to take the Foch corner like that... © DPPI

In 2022, World Tourism (WTCR) returns to the city of Pau (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) for the first time in 13 years. Between 2007 and 2009, it was its ancestor, the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) which enlivened the streets of the city of King Henry IV... not without brilliance.

Les qualifications de la quatrième manche de la saison 2007 ont en

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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