ERC – Peugeot confirms its program

Peugeot Sport has confirmed its program for the 2017 season ofERC. The Sochaux firm will enter two 208 T16s for the Spaniards Pepe Lopez and José Suarez who can notably be entered in the Junior category for those under 28 years old. The first was selected as a reward for his title won last year in the 208 Rally Cup, while the second will continue his association with the Peugeot Rally Academy for a second season.

“Our objective is to provide them with experience and to perfect their professionalism by evolving without pressure at a high level, commented Bruno Famin, director of Peugeot Sport. They will both drive the Peugeot 208 T16 which is the standard of our racing cars. rally, which will highlight the reliability and competitiveness of the 2017 version.”

According to our information published in AUTO issue 2099hebdo, the two Peugeot 208 T16s will be entered with the Saintéloc Racing structure.

The winner of the 208 Rally Cup will be offered full-time for the 2018 ERC season.