Miguel Oliveira returned this weekend to four wheels and to victories, this time at the mythical Vila Real International Circuit, which hosted its 51st sports event and, more precisely, the 5th FIA – WTCR event and the 2nd round of the Portuguese Championship of Speed (CPV – Campeonato Portugal de Velocidade).
Between Friday and Sunday, July 1st to 3rd, the MotoGP rider from the KTM Factory Team and ambassador for Hyundai took part in the CPV race, side by side with his father and manager Paulo Oliveira, having categorically won in the TCR class in a Hyundai i30 N TCR, in both races held.
“In the first race [on Saturday], our start was too far back, but later on I managed to get onto the clear track, which allowed me to get to know it better and gain positions. The weather was very hot, which made all the driving situation a little difficult, but I became aware that this is a very technical track and my main learning was in relation to the track limits – you really need to have great driving skills at this circuit. As for the second race, which took place today, the start was a little out of control, but my father managed to get out of the situation well and also managed to fulfill the objective which was to bring me the entire i30 N, so that I could follow on and have fun. Both my father and I loved this experience and I just have to thank you for the invitation we received from Hyundai Both my father and I loved this experience and I can only thank the invitation we received from Hyundai”, said the driver from Charneca de Caparica.
The sports program of the 51st Vila Real International Circuit started on Thursday (June 30) with a warm welcome from motorsport lovers to the drivers who were part of the Circuit's registration list, to which long lines of fans of the Almada driver also joined for an autograph session in Vila Real City Council. Friday was marked by the start of the training sessions and the completion of the qualifications for all registered classes.
The races took place on Saturday and Sunday, along the more than 4,700m of the Vila Real city circuit, a circuit that returned to activity after a two-year break caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the double triumph of Miguel Oliveira, the strong support of the public in the stands and paddock made everything even more special, confirming the expectation of an epic weekend, full of emotions and adrenaline.