Simon Pagenaud is back in rallying

Last year, simon pagenaud had already chosen the Rally of Vienna for his rally debut. Normal, playing at home, the “track rider” still won a class victory at the wheel of a modest Citroën C2 R2 Max. Building on this first experience, Simon continued his momentum at the La Rochelle Autumn Rally. Over two rallies, Simon has found a playground other than the circuit to such an extent that he will be back on Friday and Saturday again for the Rallye de la Vienne.

Indeed, the Frenchman will return to the land of his rallying debut, but aboard a more powerful mount. Simon and his co-driver Emmanuel Dechart will this time take the start of the 20th Vienne national rally aboard a Peugeot 306 Maxi prepared by the MSR by GBI team. “The 306 made available to us is a legendary car, admits the Viennese. It is an honor for us to participate in this rally at the wheel of such a car. This rally will mark my first competition of a busy season. It?s also the opportunity to evolve in my department in front of my audience, a pure joy. » Currently in Sebring for testing IndyCar, Friday in Vienna for the Rally and next week again in Sebring to compete in the opening round of the ALMS, then in St-Petersburg the following week for the first IndyCar event, Pagenaud did not time to get bored at the start of the season.