Yvan Muller: “I didn’t ask for anything”

A World Champion title is always tastier when it is secured on the track, with the strength of the wrist. For Yvan Muller, who had a regular season full of excellent results, the title of World Touring Car Champion played out before the FIA ​​Call. The latter having canceled the result of the BMWs of Augusto Farfus and especially Andy Priaulx in Okayama, Yvan Muller can no longer be caught by Priaulx, who remained his only rival.

But the Alsatian, who moved from Seat to Chevrolet in 2010? successfully?, defends his record on the track. “ I didn't ask for anything, I always fought, I worked hard all year with my team », he explained this Wednesday, little concerned by the legal proceedings which concerned Chevrolet and BMW.

However, the fact is there: Yvan Muller is World Champion for the second time, being assured before the races in Macau. The Frenchman believes that this world crown is deserved, even if he has only won three times. “ I have been leading the drivers' championship since the first race in Brazil which I won, I remained at the top of the standings throughout the 2010 season, 11 meetings and 22 races. Moreover, the gap of 37 points (on Priaulx) has never been so important in the drivers' standings before the Macau race. »

Furthermore, Muller is not demobilizing before Macau and wants to run there with panache. “ I will continue to give the best of myself on Sunday in Macau to bring the manufacturers' title to Chevrolet, to win the title of World Champion but also so that Rob Huff can also get on the final podium with me! »