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N.Technology hoping for 2008 project
By Glenn Freeman Tuesday, November 20th 2007, 11:14 GMT
N.Technology team boss Mauro Sipsz hopes that James Thompson's performance this year will convince a manufacturer to approach the team for next year.
Thompson finished third in the World Touring Car Championship standings behind BMW's Andy Priaulx and SEAT's Yvan Muller, in an Alfa Romeo 156 that has hardly been developed for two years.
The Italian manufacturer gradually reduced its support for the team since the 2005 season, and now that Alfa's three-year commitment with WTCC organisers is over, N.Technology are without a project for next year.
"For us to finish third in the championship just reinforces the quality and offering of my team," said Sipsz.
"This year we have had the smallest of budget, virtually zero testing but as usual the N.Technology commitment and professionalism has shone through.
"I am sure that this year's result will ensure any automotive manufacturer considering a motorsport programme will think of us."
Thompson is also keen for the squad to be picked up by another manufacturer, as he believes that they are capable of great things.
"This team is incredible," he told autosport.com in September. "What we have been doing with this car is a great achievement.
"I have nothing on the table for next year at the moment, so I'm working hard for my own future, but just as much for the team as well.
"I really want to stay with them, so I'm hoping that they get offered something for next year, they deserve it."
N.Technology hoping for 2008 project
By Glenn Freeman Tuesday, November 20th 2007, 11:14 GMT
N.Technology team boss Mauro Sipsz hopes that James Thompson's performance this year will convince a manufacturer to approach the team for next year.
Thompson finished third in the World Touring Car Championship standings behind BMW's Andy Priaulx and SEAT's Yvan Muller, in an Alfa Romeo 156 that has hardly been developed for two years.
The Italian manufacturer gradually reduced its support for the team since the 2005 season, and now that Alfa's three-year commitment with WTCC organisers is over, N.Technology are without a project for next year.
"For us to finish third in the championship just reinforces the quality and offering of my team," said Sipsz.
"This year we have had the smallest of budget, virtually zero testing but as usual the N.Technology commitment and professionalism has shone through.
"I am sure that this year's result will ensure any automotive manufacturer considering a motorsport programme will think of us."
Thompson is also keen for the squad to be picked up by another manufacturer, as he believes that they are capable of great things.
"This team is incredible," he told autosport.com in September. "What we have been doing with this car is a great achievement.
"I have nothing on the table for next year at the moment, so I'm working hard for my own future, but just as much for the team as well.
"I really want to stay with them, so I'm hoping that they get offered something for next year, they deserve it."