Tom Coronel continues with SUNRED

Dutchman Tom Coronel will be participating again this year in the World Touring Car Championship. Just like last year he will be behind the wheel of a SUNRED prepared SEAT Léon. Despite efforts from the SEAT Holland Coronel won’t be driving a diesel powered car, but due to the new rules for diesel cars his hopes of success in 2009 are high.

Not getting a diesel powered car was mainly a financial issue. “That’s why we decided with all involved to continue the existing project”, said Marco de Bos, director of the Dutch SEAT importer Pon Car.
“It’s unique that a Dutchman is active for the fifth consecutive year in a autosport world championship, so we’re very happy we can continue or cooperation with Tom. We can also count on the support from SEAT Sport and the SEAT factory.”

Tom Coronel himself was also very pleased with his new contract, as he did not know where he was gonna race this year untill last sunday.

“It’s great that I can drive in a world championship, and I’m proud that despite the difficult financial climate it all turned out like it did. I feel a SEAT-man so I’m staying a SEAT-man!”, Coronel said.

“I’m also very happy that the cooperation with the SUNRED team continues. My first season with them was very positive and I really feel at home with them. The results last year were already very good, so I’m very positive about the coming season.”

Tom Coronel’s livery for 2009: