French Muller extends lead in WTCC

IMOLA, Italy: Yvan Muller extended his World Touring Car Championship lead with a victory in the opening race at Imola this afternoon.

The Frenchman passed pole-sitting teammate Rickard Rydell on the run into the first corner and Rydell was able to protect him from any challengers, leaving Muller to take the win by a margin of just over 0.4s.James Thompson gave the N.

Technology squad their first podium of the season with a hard-fought third place in his Honda Accord, although the Briton was involved in a clash with Chevrolet's Alain Menu that prompted an investigation by the stewards.