WTCC season review: Two sides to every story
The World Touring Car Championship was won by someone other than Andy Priaulx for the first time since its rebirth this year. Mark Glendenning tells the story of how Yvan Muller clinched the world title at his third attempt
Depending upon whom you talk to, this year's WTCC title was decided in very different ways.
Some in the paddock - invariably those whose interest lies on the petrol-powered side of the divide - will argue that they were beaten by a concept; the inference being that there was no way to compete with SEAT's diesel-powered Leons over the course of a season, and therefore the entire year was an exercise in damage limitation.
On the other hand, if the person you're chatting to has a yellow shirt and a strong Spanish accent, they'll tell you that the championship was won through disciplined and committed team work, earned by convincing five competitive drivers to fight for the badge first and personal gain second.
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