ERC – Abbring ready to put on a show in the Azores

La Peugeot Rally Academy will meet next weekend with probably the rally the most demanding of the European season. Craig Breen, currently 2nd in the general classification behind the Finn from Skoda Esapekka Lappi, intends to find his way back to the podiums while Kevin Abbring is determined to leave behind the bad luck known so far. “ I can't wait to ride there! » enthuses the Dutchman, 2013 champion of the 208 Rally Cup. “ I was told that the stages were magnificent but really technical and required smooth and clean driving. I have absolutely no idea of ​​the level of grip or how the terrain might evolve. Fortunately, there are sections on asphalt that will help us manage tire wear. I'm sure it's a spectacular rally."

The two men intend to expand the track record of the all-new Peugeot 208 T16. For his part, Frenchman Stéphane Lefebvre, absent in Ireland, joins his teammates on the island of Sao Miguel at the wheel of his 208 R2.