A great program in the French Rally Cup from April 24th to 26th

While the competitors in the World Rally Championship are in action this weekend in the Canary Islands, the drivers of the French Rally Cup are also competing this weekend in five events. One of them, the Rally The Annonay Basin race has already begun, as it takes place exclusively this Saturday, April 25th. There, Jean-Marie Cuoq – Eric Vallon (Citroën C4) WRC), Pierre-Edouard and Maud Roussat (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) or Thibaud and Emmanuelle Mounard (Citroën DS3 R5) are among the crews favorites for the victory. Former Rallye Jeunes winner Thibaud Cellier, co-driven by Frédéric Guillarme (Citroën C3 Rally2), was forced to retire early in the race due to mechanical problems.

Drap Rally (N): PACA league organizers in action

The action has already begun in the Alpes-Maritimes region for the Rallye de Drap, a key event in the Ligue du Sport Automobile Sud Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur. There, Frédérik Casciani – Stéphane Peyronel (Škoda Fabia R5) start with number 1 on their doors and will have to keep an eye on Johann Faustini – Grégory Bolgari (Citroën DS3 R5) or Pierre Vonic – Gérald Guarinoni (Hyundai The i20N Rally2), driven by the former winner of the French Hill Climb Cup Final, switched to this car at the end of last season. The event will conclude this Sunday, April 26, after 104,64 kilometers of timed stages winding through the hinterland of Nice.

Luronne Rally (N): A large field of competitors in Luxeuil-les-Bains

Haute-Saône will be buzzing with rally excitement this weekend. A very impressive list of entrants will line up at the start of the Rallye de la Luronne in the early afternoon. While the usual local favorites will be present, a small surprise emerged when the competitors were announced: the first appearance of Ludovic Godard and Matthieu Bôle-Richard in a Hyundai i20N Rally2. The two will face stiff competition, however, as Antonin Mougin and Jonathan Sponem (Volkswagen Polo R5 GTi), Steve Mourey and Madlyn Brice (Citroën C3 Rally2), winners of the Rallye de Printemps a few days ago, and Nicolas will also be competing. Grosjean – Julien Eble (Škoda Fabia R5) or Denis Millet – Guillaume Duval (Volkswagen Polo R5 GTi).

Rallye Cœur de Lion (R): The favorites will have to be in the Eure

A very strong field will also participate in the Rallye Cœur de Lion near the Three Lakes in Normandy. Marc Amourette and Anaïs Gaudin (Citroën C3 Rally2) will start in first position on the road this Sunday, April 26th, and will face their teammates Julien France and Marc Haddad (Citroën C3 Rally2), as well as Jean-François Piau, co-driven by the winner of the 2022 French Rally Cup Final, Thomas Chauffray, in the right-hand seat of their Škoda Fabia R5. Victorien Houyelle and Céline Berquez (Škoda Fabia R5), and Richard and Manuella Vallois (Citroën C3 Rally2), who were recently seen in a magnificent Renault Clio Maxi will also be motivated.

Garland Rally (R): Mérignac in celebration

After the cancellation of the Bordeaux Aquitaine Classic Rally, the crews who regularly compete in the area will relaunch their season at the Rallye de la Guirlande in Mérignac. Among those starting the event this Sunday, April 26th, will be Frédéric Meurant and Kévin Aumenier (Skoda Fabia R5), Jimmy Thibaudeau and Mattéo Pineau (Porsche 997 GT3 Cup) or, to name just a few of the contenders for victory, Sam Taveneau – Pauline Boyer (Alpine A110 GT+). Philippe and Alexandra Rageau (Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo) will also have their say during this rally contested over 39,80 kilometers of special stages.

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