WRC – Abu Dhabi WRT reveals its 2016 program

Waiting for the return of Citroën in WRC, Abu Dhabi WRT will privately enter DS 3 WRCs prepared by PH Sport in several events on the calendar. Chris Meeke and Stéphane Lefebvre will compete in the next Rally Monte-Carlo from January 22 to 24. The Northern Irishman will make his seventh participation in the Monegasque event, while the former test pilot Toyota will begin his collaboration with Gabin Moreau.

Abu Dhabi WRT will then field three DS 3 WRCs at Rally Sweden from February 11-14 with Kris Meeke, Khalid Al Qassimi and Craig Breen who will take his first steps behind the wheel of the experienced mount. The crews will alternate according to the rounds of the calendar.

“This is a program benefiting from the goodwill of Citroën Racing and the know-how of PH Sport”, commented Khalid Al Qassimi, the boss-driver of Abu Dhabi WRT. “Leading the line-up, Kris Meeke will contest a number of rounds while prioritizing his development work with Citroën Racing. We will also aim to give a chance to hopefuls from the PSA group sector. Peugeot Citroën. By benefiting from the team?s expertise, they will be able to develop their experience and demonstrate their level of performance. »