Dominique Serieys: “What the promoter is doing does not suit us”

Income in the concert of WRC in 2015, after giving way to Rally of France-Alsace, the Tour de Corse completed the fourth edition of its revival a few days ago.

If the return of the island round was eagerly awaited, and after a positive 2018 meeting, several areas still need to be improved according to Dominique Serieys, general director of the FFSA.

“We suffered from terrible weather conditions in 2015 which could have led to cancellation. In 2016 and 2017 we started to understand and rebuild. I think we are on the right track.

Many relational elements with the agreements between the FIA ​​and the promoter are not easy. Today, what the promoter is doing does not suit us. »

The federal official details in particular the emphasis on discipline and the test. “There is no real strategy, they are going digital. It is our role to say that we are not happy. The figures that we are told are not those that suit us.

However, we have to work together and it is not easy to publicize the rally, to make it grow. Locally, we are very happy, we have great support. »

Discover our full interview with Dominique Serieys, in issue 2161 of AUTOhebdo, available now in digital version and on newsstands.