The crisis does not threaten the Rally of Türkiye according to Yves Matton

Yves Matton, FIA rally director, assures that the Turkish event is not under any threat despite the complicated situation the country is going through.

Published on 21/08/2018 à 14:39

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The crisis does not threaten the Rally of Türkiye according to Yves Matton

Between monetary and diplomatic crisis, Turkey is going through a difficult time at the end of summer. The country, a link between Eastern Europe and Asia, must still host the next round of the World Rally Championship from September 13 to 16 in this complicated context, but which does not seem to call into question the holding of the test.

“There is no bad news about Turkey, indicated Yves Matton, FIA rally director, on the sidelines of the Rally from Germany last weekend. We spoke about it with the promoter and he confirmed to us that, for his part, everything was in order. »

Competed as part of the World Cup in the 2000s and until 2010, with a final success for Sébastien Loeb and its Citroën C4, the Turkish round demonstrates the will of the FIA and the promoter of the WRC to renew the rally calendar. let's remember that Chili or even Japan could arrive or return in the coming years.

Discover the full report and analysis of the Rally Germany, produced by our special correspondent in Trier, in issue 2179 of AUTOhebdo, available now in digital version, and on newsstands tomorrow.