Stéphane Lefebvre at the Rallye du Touquet

Stéphane Lefebvre will return to Rally du Touquet (Pas-de-Calais) on the weekend of March 15 to make his seventh start in this event. The former WRC3 champion will be present at the wheel of a Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 entered by Sébastien Loeb Racing while being co-driven by Lucie Baud.

“I am very motivated by the idea of ​​participating in the Rallye du Touquet with Sébastien Loeb Racing!, confirms Stéphane Lefebvre. They have proven that they know how to operate the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 and our common goals are high. I completely share the values ​​held by the team, and it is a pleasure to join the team of Sébastien Loeb and Dominique Heintz. It’s also a beautiful nod to the history that unites us. »

“Since the creation of Sébastien Loeb Racing, we and Sébastien have advocated values ​​of transmission and sharing which allow us to nurture great ambitions for the team. Having an experienced driver like Stéphane compete in a French Rally Championship event is very good news, and we obviously hope to fight for victory at Le Touquet! », added Dominique Heintz, Team Principal of Sébastien Loeb Racing.

Stéphane Lefebvre finished just off the podium during the last edition in 2019, finishing just over a minute behind winner Nicolas Ciamin. Quentin Gilbert gave the double to Volkswagen which placed its Polo GTI R5 in first place.