N.Technology took to the Automotodrom Brno track yesterday for the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) official test day, ahead of this weekend's race meeting in the Czech Republic.  

Driver James Thompson set a best time of 2:10.276, good enough for seventh place, completing a total of 43 laps throughout the day. With the 5.4km circuit recently resurfaced, today was crucial for WTCC teams to accustom themselves to the new asphalt as Thompson explains:  

"The track is very smooth," said the double British Touring Car Champion who scored his first world championship point two weeks ago in Pau, France. "It's a very good surface; they've done a good job with it. We're still to see how it affects the cars completely but times are expected to be faster than last year.  

"As for this weekend, we hope to have moved up from our performance in Pau and are aiming for the top eight. Today's times are encouraging but we will know more after free practice and qualifying!"  

FIA WTCC - Brno Test session: top eight 1. Robert Huff (GBR), Chevrolet Lacetti, 2:09.648 2. Alain Menu (SUI), Chevrolet Lacetti, 2:09.942 3. Gabriele Tarquini (ITA), SEAT León TDI, 2:10.016 4. Alessandro Zanardi (ITA), BMW 320si, 2:10.129 5. Nicola Larini (ITA), Chevrolet Lacetti, 2:10.177 6. Felix Porteiro (ESP), BMW 320si, 2:10.244 7. James Thompson (GBR), Honda Accord Euro R, 2:10.276 8. Tom Coronel (NED), SEAT León, 2:10.379  

Eurosport's WTCC coverage begins Saturday 14 June with qualifying shown on Eurosport 2 at 22:00 (CET). Race One will be shown live on Sunday 15 June from 12:00 (CET) on Eurosport International and Asia Pacific with Race Two starting at 15:15 (CET), also on Eurosport International and Asia Pacific.  

Live streaming will also be available for both races on eurosport.com and fiawtcc.com.