Enzo Ide back behind the wheel in Euro RX

This is reassuring news for Enzo Ide. The former Blancpain GT Series World Challenge champion unveiled a full Euro RX program by being entered in a JC Raceteknik Audi S1 ​​alongside Ben-Philip Gundersen. The 28-year-old Belgian will find himself in the reigning champion structure with Robin Larsson's coronation last year.

Enzo Ide has had a difficult few months sincehe was hospitalized last summer in serious condition, victim of a head injury and cerebral hemorrhage.

“I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel, he comments. My first goal is to have fun and learn while Rallycross. I will evolve my goals based on the progress made. JC Raceteknik is a team of hard-working and experienced staff. »

“Mattias Ekström allowed me to test a Rallycross car in 2016 and I must say I was impressedHe says. It was so fun with all the adrenaline, I was hooked straight away. I was hospitalized for 8 weeks and wanted to stay healthy to put the helmet back on. I received the approval from the doctors 3 weeks ago and I think that motorsport will help my recovery. »

Enzo Ide already knows the Audi S1 ​​well having competed in several Rallycross rounds with this model. The first round of Euro RX is scheduled for the weekend of May 16 at Spa-Francorchamps, on its home soil.