World RX - Volkswagen RX Sweden will focus on Euro RX in 2017

The organization which fielded the Volkswagen Polo Supercars for Johan Kristoffersson and Anton Marklund in 2016 has indicated that it wants to focus on the development of young drivers via Euro RX.

Published on 08/12/2016 à 12:56

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World RX – Volkswagen RX Sweden will focus on Euro RX in 2017

Johan Kristoffersson could have a smile after the final in Rosario in Argentina. The Swedish driver managed to take second in the Drivers' championship behind Mattias Ekström (Audi S1 – EKS RX), and thus end in style a 2016 season which saw him win in France at Lohéac.

However, the 2016 world vice-champion must now face the announcement of Volkswagen RX Sweden, a structure led by Jan Marklund, which wishes to concentrate on the promotion and training of young drivers in 2017, via the European Championship Euro RX. “It’s a more natural and better platform for this purpose, and at a lower cost.” » emphasized Jan Marklund.

The question now arises of the future of Johan Kristoffersson and Anton Marklund, and their potential presence in the World Championship in 2017.