Thierry Neuville: “It’s like a dream”

Thierry Neuville won the 54th edition of the Tour de Corse yesterday. The Peugeot driver presents himself with this victory as a serious contender for the IRC title. He is now tied for 2nd place with Jan Kopecky.

Published on 15/05/2011 à 09:07

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The 22-year-old Belgian is the big winner of the Rally of the 10 Turns, managing to keep at bay Jan Kopecky who was on the attack to try to take the lead of the event. “ I attacked very hard in all the stages because there were drivers behind me who were very fast »Says Thierry Neuville. " I am happy to be the youngest winner. It?s incredible, it?s like a dream. »

The pilot Peugeot managed to manage his lead, even if his direct rival Jan Kopecky tried to reduce the gap on the last day. “ Maybe the two spare wheels weren't a good choice. I was not the fastest in the (last) morning. I was really at the limit. I saw that he was attacking hard and I couldn't slow down, otherwise he would pass me in front. »

Thierry Neuville does not hide his ambitions for the IRC Championship. The Belgian is 2nd in the general classification, tied on points with Jan Kopecky and 5 points behind the new leader Freddy Loix (Skoda). “ I hope to be the Champion even if it won't be easy with all these title contenders. This is just the beginning of my career and I hope to collect more victories »

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