Journal: SEAT to withdraw from the WTCC

Having achieved its objectives in all FIFA World Tourism, SEAT shift their sport for 2010. Spanish brand will not compete with the official team in the WTCC.

SEAT Sport has announced that it will work under another form in various tournaments such as participation in the WTCC Independents category or in different national championships.

In the near future, attention will focus on the SEAT Leon SEAT Leon EuroCup and Supercop, which is expanding in several countries in 2010.

With this strategic shift, SEAT completed a chapter, but continues after motor sport activities has far exceeded target goals upon entry into international competition.

During this period, the Spanish manufacturer has obtained thirty wins and two titles WTCC.

SEAT has not only achieved the greatest success in motor sport in 2008 and 2009, but made history as the first brand to win a championship with a diesel engine. This was possible because the Leon TDI WTCC, created and developed in Martorell.

From now on, SEAT Sport will provide maximum support to all pilots will choose Leon TDI WTCC, WTCC Leon or Leon FSI Supercop / EuroCup will participate in various tournaments, speed or endurance. Technical developments that SEAT Sport will continue to make available will allow pilots to continue fighting for wins and titles.

Jaime Puig, SEAT Sport Director: "After all the benchmarks proposed in the WTCC SEAT team, we will concentrate efforts in a different form in different leagues, the WTCC SEAT Leon EuroCup or Supercop, which will enjoy a fresh start this year involving several countries. We are always determined to win when SEAT is a competition and for that, SEAT will offer customers tech support. "

Dominik Hoberg, SEAT Communications Director: "SEAT will continue a notable presence in the field of motor sport in 2010, with a team of professionals who are very proud, but the company will have a different approach regarding its activities in motor sports . The presence of our cars in different leagues and countries will continue to have an important role in enhancing brand image. "

Source: http://www.seat.com/

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