Yohan Rossel: “I would love to be in the WRC in a few years”

As in 2022, Yohan Rossel's 2023 season will be structured around a WRC2 program. Last year, for his first campaign in the premier category, the Gardois took part in 7 rallies at the wheel of the Citroën C3 Rally2 winning 2 victories (Croatia and Portugal) before finishing 4^e of the championship.

Next season, the Habs will leave for a spin at the wheel of the vehicle prepared by PH Sport with the title in his sights but above all keeping an eye on his opponents who will be riding the new Skoda Fabia like Sami Pajari, Erik Cais and Oliver Solberg. “ I hope we can still work on the car next season, he told WRC.com. I know that everyone is knowledgeable in development and we must continue to improve things step by step. We already know that the C3 is a very fast and competitive car on all surfaces, but we also understand that we will have to work even harder next year, especially with the new Skoda in front of us »

Yohan Rossel dreams of WRC

WRC3 champion in 2021, 4^e of WRC2 in 2022, Yohan Rossel still dreams of accessing the WRC In the coming years. But before thinking about a possible promotion to the highest level of the rally world, the Nîmes prefers to concentrate on its short-term objectives and this already involves a coronation in the antechamber of the WRC in 2023. “ The plan is to continue what we are doing, and maybe in two or three years I could be ready to compete at the highest level of the WRCHe says. Who knows ? I would love to be in WRC in a few years, but for now I just want to enjoy and take full advantage of every opportunity."

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