This will result in two races of 13 laps. 
One of the circuit’s main features is the 50-metre elevation change between its highest point at Turn 3a (53 metres) and its lowest point at Turn 10 (4 metres).
Last year Chevrolet drivers monopolized victories: Yvan Muller and Rob Huff finished one-two in the first race, while in the second Huff beat Norbert Michelisz’s BMW and Gabriele Tarquini’s SEAT. The Briton profited from a drive through penalty inflicted to Muller for making contact with Franz Engstler, and joined his rival on top of the standings on his way to be sacred World Champion.