Andy Priaulx in action at Estoril at the weekend. (Picture by FIA WTCC)

ANDY PRIAULX came away from the mid-season FIA World Touring Car Championship races with a sixth and a third place for BMW Team UK.

In two hard fought races at the Estoril track in Portugal, the Guernsey driver was the first BMW 320si WTCC driver past the chequered flag and so heads for his home race at Brands Hatch in two weeks fourth in the championship, but just 15 points behind the leader Gabriele Tarquini.

‘I am happy I got the most out of the car that was possible,’ Priaulx said. ‘We had a couple of tough races and I would have loved to take a win away from here, but I have closed the gap to the points’ leader.

‘Next on the calendar is Brands Hatch, so that is a weekend to really look forward to. A home race is special and I am determined to go there and enjoy myself.’