Ceccon retained by Team Mulsanne

The 2019 World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) starting grid continues to fill up. A few minutes after the formalization of the arrival of Benjamin Leuchter within Sébastien Loeb Racing, it's Kevin Ceccon's turn to be confirmed in the ranks of Team Mulsanne.

The 25-year-old Italian, rewarded by the specialized media (including CARhebdo) of the title of Rookie of the Year 2018, will pilot a Alfa Romeo Juliet. “I was looking to get a year-round seat after my good results in the entry half-season (a victory in Japan, three Top 5), but in life you can never predict what will happen "He says.

I'm finally happy to announce I'll be back in @FIA_WTCR With @RomeoFerraris in 2019. Such a great honor have the chance to race in the world cup with Alfa Romeo #WTCR2019SUPERGRID pic.twitter.com/lfL8DBXNtD

— Kevin Ceccon (@KevinCeccon) 30th January 2019

Kevin Ceccon will revise his objectives upwards in 2019. “I feel that we can be at the forefront, even if we must not underestimate the opponents. » 

The Operations Manager for Romeo Ferraris (in charge of preparing Alfa Romeos in TCR) Michela Cerruti puts the performance of its pilot into perspective. « He joined the team in July 2018 at a difficult time, but together we have achieved results that were unexpected for many people. » Indeed, before the arrival of Kevin Ceccon, Team Mulsanne had not achieved any podium.

Francois Ribeiro, promoter of the discipline through his position as boss of Eurosport Events, is happy to see the Italian association continue. “Team Mulsanne continues to invest in a promising young driver. His results, without any experience in Tourism until then, were sensational."