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Esteban Guerrieri A PRIME CUT FROM ARGENTINA Esteban Guerrieri is putting Argentina on themapwith some impressive performances in the WTCC. Grabbing every opportunity with both hands, this talented driver talks to Alexandra Legouix about his gameplan for success he World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) has been both home and launchpad for a multitude of champion-level drivers from all different nationalities. In 2014, the Argentine flag appeared for the first time as Jose Maria Lopez joined the Citroen works team behind the wheel of the C Elysee. He went on to win the WTCC for the next three years before moving on to tackle other disciplines. Meanwhile, another Argentine had snuck into the pack when the sport moved to Termas de Rio Hondo in 2016 – Esteban Guerrieri. This racer has a great pedigree. After graduating from karts, Guerrieri competed in several Formula Renault 2000 championships, winning the Formula Renault 2000 Masters in 2003. A year later, he stepped up to Formula 3000 and tied seventh with his Argentine compatriot. From there, Guerrieri raced in the Formula 3 Euro series, British Formula 3 and the Formula Renault 3.5. Then, in 2010, Guerrieri announced that he had a priority contract with the Virgin Racing Formula 1 team for 2011 if he could find $8 million. Despite potential government funding, they couldn’t get the T PRO ANNUAL 2018 90