WTCC – Mehdi Bennani joins Sébastien Loeb Racing

Mehdi Bennani's progression curve could continue to evolve in the right direction in 2015. After the 31-year-old Moroccan his first WTCC victory on the Shanghai circuit (China) at the wheel ofa Honda Civic entered by Proteam Racing, he will attack the new season with a Citroën C-Elysée entered by Sébastien Loeb Racing. “My goal is always to progress and with the Citroën C-Elysée, which is the world champion car, I have the feeling that this project brings together all the elements to achieve this. It fits perfectly into this dynamic of development,” assured Bennani.

The African is aware that he will evolve within an already well-established structure despite his youth, the Alsatian team having reaped numerous successes in the different disciplines in which it has taken part. “ Sébastien Loeb is a great champion and I discovered his team through his commitments in GT and Protos », added Mehdi Bennani. “It reflects the image of Sébastien. I'm joining his team to go as high as possible! After a positive season marked by a first personal victory, the first for Morocco, we have planned a good preparation. I have the role of ambassador for Morocco and I am ambitious: my long-term goal is to fight for the title. This is my ultimate dream and this commitment with Sébastien Loeb Racing should allow me to get closer to this status. The enthusiasm in Morocco is growing and I am convinced that it will be huge in 2015 with the Citroën C-Elysée fielded by Sébastien Loeb Racing. »

Sébastien Loeb knows Mehedi Bennani well since he faced him this year for his WTCC debut. The nine-time world champion WRC will continue to fight against the Moroccan since he will continue to evolve within the official team. “I met and faced Mehdi on the circuits in 2014 and I know his competitiveness”, commented the Alsatian, co-founder of the team that bears his name. “Mehdi has very good WTCC experience and his return will be useful to the whole team. The team has proven its qualities for three years, some of our engineers and mechanics have already worked in the WTCC, so there is a great desire to do well. Mehdi shares the strong values ​​of our team, such as ambition and combativeness. This state of mind is essential in such a project. He is also a true ambassador for Morocco and it is important for Sébastien Loeb Racing to extend its image internationally. This is also the case for Citroën. »