Terry Folb joins Sébastien Loeb Racing

The Sebastian Loeb Racing will play the Alsatian card in 2016 for its arrival in rally. The team of the nine-time world champion will trust the youngster Terry Folb who will drive the Citroën DS3 R3 Max in the Junior rounds WRC from Portugal (May 20-22).

Originally from Alsace like his glorious elder, Folb will be co-driven by Frank Le Floch and will begin his second season in J-WRC, after discovering the championship this year. With three second places to his name, the 25-year-old finished third in the standings behind winner Quentin Gilbert and Ole Christian Veiby.

“In 2015, the objective was to progress and take a step forward by moving into J-WRC, and I think I did a good job, comments Folb. I didn't necessarily expect to join a team like that of Sébastien Loeb and Dominique Heintz, but I'm very happy!

There is no better school than evolving alongside someone like Sébastien. For a pilot, and even more so as an Alsatian, this is a great opportunity. I am sure I will learn a lot. Sébastien will be a real “plus” in my progress, the team is very professional and well structured. »

Sébastien Loeb is delighted to welcome a young Alsatian into his structure and wishes to continue the development of the driver. “His progress has been constant since his beginnings in rallying and the season accomplished in 2015 speaks for itself, explains the pilot Peugeot . It’s interesting for the future. It?s also a responsibility for us because Terry has ambition and we must allow it to take the next step.

Our first discussions were positive and constructive. We agree on quite a few points, in approach, ambition? He is also a young man who has a head on his shoulders and who knows where he wants to go. It was important for Dominique and me to choose a complete driver, that is to say with qualities behind the wheel, but also outside of pure driving. »