Jean-Karl Vernay best Audi driver in FIA WTCR

The privateer drivers also return from Portugal with points in the bag. The Frenchman Aurélien Panis from Comtoyou Racing was sixth and best Audi driver in second qualifying and scored further points with eighth in race two and ninth in race three. His countryman and teammate Nathanaël Berthon also finished in the points with eighth in race one. 

“Jean-Karl Vernay and the Audi Sport Leopard Lukoil Team had some good results and scored more valuable points despite the difficult conditions,” said Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing. “His teammate Gordon Shedden led the second race, but was left with only sixth place after collecting a penalty. Also of note were the performances by privateer Aurélien Panis, who was best Audi driver in second qualifying, and Frédéric Vervisch who was best Audi Sport driver in race three.” 

The sixth event is on the agenda in only three weeks. The race at the Slovakiaring not far from the Slovakian capital Bratislava is the final European race of the championship before the remaining four events in Asia. 

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