WRC – Volkswagen prepares for the Monte-Carlo Rally

Volkswagen Motorsport will aim for a third consecutive victory at Rally Monte-Carlo which will open the 2016 season of WRC from January 21 to 24. In order to retain its Drivers' and Manufacturers' titles, the Wolfsburg brand carried out a six-day test session near Gap (Hautes-Alpes) where the three-time world champion comes from. Sébastien Ogier. The Polo R WRC has completed more than 1000 km of testing.

“The Monte-Carlo Rally is legendary for many reasons”, commented Jost Capito, sporting director of Volkswagen Motorsport. “The constant changes in conditions which evolve between ice, snow, rain and dry, make the Monegasque event famous. It's also the first rally on the WRC calendar, meaning all crews and manufacturers start with zero points. These tests are therefore of great importance…”