Loeb with Hyundai at the Rallye Vosges Grand-Est

Sébastien Loeb développe son programme avec Hyundai outside of WRC. The nine-time world champion has confirmed his presence at the Rally Vosges Grand-Est (June 14-16) at the wheel of the Hyundai i20 WRC with which he participated in several rounds of the world championship.

« It's a real pleasure to return to the French Rally Championship but also to be able to drive again in my region where it all began. I'm really looking forward to being there and returning to the legendary special stages like Pays d'Ormont, Corcieux and Moyenmoutier. What's more with Daniel and the Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC. We also thank the FFSA for having worked to make this operation possible. We will absolutely not be there to distort the Championship fight but rather to gain experience with the team and miles with the car and above all to have fun in front of our public », Commented the Alsatian who will always be co-driven by Daniel Elena.

It's official, @SebastienLoeb & @DanosElena will participate in the Rallye Vosges Grand Est, 4th round of @CFRallye (June 14-16, 2019), at the wheel of the Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC of @HMSGOfficial ! pic.twitter.com/fbBEGcc6rb

— FFSA (@FFSportAuto) April 16th

« As a nine-time World Champion and figure in French motorsport, Sébastien Loeb's return to his homeland will be a real spotlight on the French Rally Championship. It's also a fantastic opportunity for our rally fan spectators to see Sébastien Loeb drive for the second time this year on French roads. This also rewards all the work carried out by the organizers and the FFSA to develop the attractiveness of the CFR visible on the channels of our media partner, Canal +", added the president of the FFSA Nicolas Deschaux.

Sébastien Loeb had already made an appearance recently in the French Championship by competing in the 2017 Rallye du Var at the wheel of his Peugeot 306 Max.