Loeb: “I wasn’t thinking of leaving PSA”

Sébastien Loeb will make a turning point in his career by joining at the age of 44 Hyundai workforce. The Alsatian, however, made his career defending the colors of Citroën and Peugeot , the two brands of the PSA Group, until it found itself at a crossroads following the termination of the program Rallycross of Leo.

“Since the time I have been at PSA, I have not had the idea of ​​leaving, explained Sébastien Loeb in issue 2196 of AUTOweekly. I wouldn't necessarily have done it because everything has always gone well with PSA and I have always been loyal. However, while I still want to run, there is no longer an opportunity to do so. By force of circumstances, I looked elsewhere and the challenge to take on is still very interesting…”

With a program organized over 6 rounds of WRC, Sébastien Loeb a trouvé chez Hyundai le contrat idéal pour continuer à courir sans être entièrement happé par la compétition.

“I wasn't looking to play a full season, so this proposition suited me very well. With 14 rounds, reconnaissance and trials, that's almost half the year on the road. I didn't want to dive into that again. I also liked their motivation. They were the first to approach me in the WRC…”, added the nine-time WRC champion.

Discover the full interview with Sébastien Loeb and our file on the arrival of the Alsatian at Hyundai in issue 2196 of AUTOhebdo, available now in digital version on all platforms and on kiosks.