WRC: Novikov absent in 2010

Evgeny Novikov, if he did not participate in the last Rally of the year with the Citroën Junior Team, will still have left its mark this season. At only 19 years old, the Russian notably became the youngest driver to win a special stage, during the Acropolis Rally (Greece). But, if he only gleaned four points this year, the driver also stood out for his aggressive driving and constantly on the limit, but also for his strong character.

But, after missing the Rally of Great Britain, the Russian announces that he will not start the WRC in 2010. " Due to lack of funding for 2010 and having financial difficulties currently, it was decided not to go to Great Britain, confides Novikov. For the same reasons, I have to take a break and will not join next season », adds the pilot.

Evgeny Novikov, this season, took part in the Barum Rally (IRC) at the wheel of a Skoda Fabia S2000. The series could be a solution for the Russian. “ The IRC is interesting, but less than the WRC, confirms Novikov. But I have no offer for the IRC, and absolutely nothing for the WRC »