James Thompson racing the Alfa Romeo 156 at Bologna

ONE MORE PODIUM FOR N.TECHNOLOGY

Media information: 9 December 2007

Heavy rain did not deter from N.Technology Alfa Romeo’s last outing with the Alfa Romeo 156 today at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy as James Thompson claimed third place in the Nivea For Men Eurotouring event.

The British driver won seven races on his way to the quarter finals, beating Gabriele Tarquini in his last race. Taking third place, Thompson set a final combined time of 4:43.40, the fastest of the top four drivers.

“It’s a little bit of a shame not to be in the final but third is quite a fitting end result for the Alfa Romeo,” said Thompson who also finished third in the FIA World Touring Car Championship this year with the N.Technology Alfa Romeo team.

“We had the same points as the top two drivers but lost out on the count-back. We did the best we could though and we got a podium finish. It’s a great end after such an amazing year, a superb car and team effort.”

Track action from Marco Melandri

Team-mate Marco Melandri’s moment of glory came yesterday when the Ducati-bound MotoGP rider set the fastest lap of the weekend with a time of 0:40.04 whilst battling it out against the eventual overall winner Nicola Larini.

Final Nivea For Men Eurotouring classification

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N.Technology's line-up of world-class drivers, including Giancarlo Fisichella, Felipe Massa, Fabrizio Giovanardi, Gabriele Tarquini and Nicola Larini, gives some indication of the Italian team's stature in the world of motorsport.

Competing in touring cars, rally and sports cars, N.Technology has never once quit a championship without winning at least one title.

Together with Fiat and Alfa Romeo, the team has achieved numerous victories in motorsport including six Drivers, three Manufacturers and four Team Championships during the Alfa Romeo 156’s ten year history.

Thompson with girlfriend Zoe

Melandri with Team Manager Andrea Muller