WTCC – Yann Ehrlacher entered in a Lada Vesta

After conquering the Mitjet 2l and the Supertouring Championship, Yan Ehrlacher moves to the world level by entering the WTCC in a Lada Vesta prepared by RC Motorsport. The Magny-Cours team will also field a second model for a professional driver.

Yvan Muller's 20-year-old nephew reaches a new milestone after competing at European level last year by competing in the LMP3 category of theELMS on a Ligier JS P3 from M. Racing – YMR.

“This is a huge opportunity presented to me and I can't believe it's really happening, commented Yan Ehrlacher who tested the Lada Vesta this Friday March 10 in Magny-Cours. I was really impressed with the car in testing. There are many things I have to learn, but I know the team has the necessary experience. »

“We are delighted that a solution has been found to keep the Vestas racing in the WTCC, added François Ribeiro, director of Eurosport Events, the promoters of the WTCC. We are also delighted to welcome a talented new rookie who was trained by Yvan Muller, sorry, and who showed himself very fast in testing. With Aurelien Panis, the WTCC has two new young drivers who have great potential. »

Yann Ehrlacher will inherit the number 68 worn by Yvan Muller over the last two seasons. Following the withdrawal of Citroën Racing, the four-time world champion became test driver for Polestar Cyan Racing.