Q&A: Andy Priaulx.

Monday, 27th March 2006

Andy Priaulx will start the World Touring Car Championship season as the man to beat as the Briton chases a third successive championship title.

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AP:
Progress is the main driving force in motor sport. Only those who keep on developing are going to be successful on the track. That’s why the anticipation of the new BMW 320si is paramount. Its predecessor has secured a place in motor racing history and brought victory to drivers all over the world. I became World Champion and European Champion with the BMW 320i, so there’s a lot that binds me to that car. But now we’re entering a new era, and I’m pleased to be involved right from the start.

Q:
How do you size up the competition this year?

AP:
I have a great respect for my opponents on the race track. Driving standards in the WTCC are very high. That’s why you can never plan a good result in such a close field. You have to work hard for it. I’ll be giving my best again in 2006 to do that.

Q:
Silverstone has been dropped from the 2006 racing calendar. What do you think of the Brands Hatch circuit?

AP:
I love Silverstone, which is where I spent a lot of time as an instructor. And I love Brands Hatch. The two circuits are very different. Silverstone is a Formula One track and therefore much more modern. At Brands Hatch, on the other hand, you can sense the heritage at every turn. I can hardly wait to race in the UK again and I’m looking forward to the support of the fans, which I hope will be as tremendous as in Silverstone last year.