The Chevrolet team will retain the same driver line-up of Robert Huff, Nicola Larini and Alain Menu next season.

2009 will be Huff, Larini and Menu's fifth year with Chevrolet in the WTCC. The trio have collected 12 victories and 24 podiums.

Chevrolet motorsport director Eric Neve said: "It is good to be able to announce our drivers for 2009 at this early stage. It shows the confidence we have in their abilities and they have in our engineering strength.

"In 2009 we will run a new car and it is good to have stability on the drivers' side. Their combined twelve years of experience with the Chevrolet Lacetti will allow us to hit the ground running when we start to prepare for the new season.

"And while it may sound cliche, there really is no point in changing a winning team. Consistency and a methodical approach have allowed us to be where we are today, and will allow us to go even further in the future."