Jean-Karl Vernay in WTCR with Team Mulsanne

Last spring, Jean-Karl Vernay told us he no longer had a steering wheel for the 2020 season following Audi's withdrawal from the WTCR. This anomaly has been fixed. The Lyonnais will pilot a Alfa Romeo Veloce TCR by Romeo Ferrais in WTCR this season with Team Mulsanne.

“I was waiting for this moment with worry! Even though Romeo Ferraris is a small manufacturer compared to other brands, I was always impressed by their passion and determination and the results they were able to achieve. The objective is a top 10 in the general classification. »

vernay will complete his third consecutive season in the championship, where he has four victories acquired in 2018 with Audi. He also holds a title in TCR International series.

 “The choice of Jean-Karl comes from a detailed analysis of the qualities necessary for our driver this year” comments Michela Cerruti, Operations Director of Romeo Ferraris. “In the past, we made choices that represented a kind of gamble. It worked well but with an element of risk, which we cannot afford this year. We think that Vernay offers solid guarantees, which we need. »

The Frenchman will bring his experience, particularly in the development of new tires. Vernay will make his test debut at the Salzburgring on September 10 just before the start of the season.