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Priaulx 'fired up' to reclaim title

Former triple World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx believes that losing his crown to Yvan Muller will give him renewed motivation to reclaim it in 2009

The BMW driver, whose run of four consecutive FIA touring car titles was brought to an end by the SEAT driver, finished fourth in the standings this year with just one victory at Pau in June.

"To be honest, the best thing that could have happened to me in 2008 was not to win the championship," Priaulx told autosport.com. "It re-ignites that desire all over again.

"I've had a really good year and I've driven really well. I wasn't placed so well, but the way I look at is is that it makes you a better driver when you get an opportunity to prove yourself again."

BMW has confirmed that it will return to the WTCC in 2009 in a bid to reclaim the drivers' title which it has won four times - the first coming with Roberto Ravaglia back in 1987. Priaulx is expected to be part of that line-up and is hoping to be able to reclaim his spot at the top of the touring car world.

"I've proved in the past that with the right equipment I can win the title," said Priaulx. "After the year I've had I'm really fired up."

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