Stéphane Lefebvre aims for a return at the end of the season

The violent exit from the road Stéphane Lefebvre and Gabin Moreau during the last Rally of Germany in August had unfortunately left the two residents of the Abu Dhabi Team WRT seriously injured, Gabin Moreau remaining the most affected with notably several fractures to his left hand, left foot, right tibia, and a cracked vertebra.

The two partners have since begun their recovery process and Stéphane Lefebvre already hopes to be able to return to a competitive seat before the end of the year. “I quickly abandoned the crutches to walk and I can move around without any problem, although my ribs still hurt a little. explains the former world and European Junior champion.

When my pelvis is sufficiently consolidated, I will be able to begin specific work with the Citroën Racing osteopath. I hope to be able to be present in Corsica as a simple observer, this will allow me to spend time with the team before considering the date of my return to rallying. The goal is to get back behind the wheel in competition before the end of the season. »

Just after his accident, Stéphane Lefebvre admitted to being “angry” knowing his presence at the Tour de Corse compromised. The island event, like the Spanish round in mid-October, could in fact have constituted new opportunities to stand out for the Northerner with a view to 2017. Citroën Racing has still not confirmed the name(s) of Kris Meeke's teammates on the future C3.

Logically, the Abu Dhabi Team WRT confirmed yesterday the commitment of Kris Meeke and Craig Breen at the next Tour de Corse, the latter taking Lefebvre's place.