During one of the toughest weekends of the 2019 FIA World Tour Car Cup (WTCR) season, triple World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx proved he had finally conquered his return to front-wheel drive touring car racing in Macau last weekend.

After mixing it with the best in China and almost securing pole position in Japan, the Cyan Performance Lynk & Co driver finally took that elusive first win which he has been threatening to take recently. The Guernseyman was looking good for pole position in the final race of the weekend but settled for second place alongside fellow British driver Rob Huff.

Despite playing the team game in the first two races of the weekend to help out team-mates Yvan Muller and Thed Björk, Priaulx was able to stay in front for the third race and fight for the win. The Macau street fighter was happy to play the team game to assist his title fighting colleagues.

“I am really happy to help the team. Personally, my results are getting better and better. I still think there is another level to go, so I’m very positive.”

The triple world champion took the lead at the start of the eleven lap race three, capitalising on a poor start from his Volkswagen rival and never looking back, despite pressure from the King of Macau. Priaulx explained further what this first win in over nine years at the Guia circuit meant to him.

“This win was just amazing and even more special being my first victory in the WTCR. From the first time we went on track I knew that I had a car that would let me deliver a good result. I’m really pleased to get that one out of the way, as it is one of the toughest races anywhere,” said the former Macau winner.

“I got the perfect start, but had Rob behind me all the way, and that guy is pretty special around here. This meant I was working hard the whole race. Thank you to everyone in the Cyan Performance Lynk & Co team who worked so hard to make this possible. I also want to congratulate my teammate Yvan Muller on his two wins. What an amazing weekend for the team.”

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