This is a victory that will go down in history. By winning after ten special stages in the Aveyron region at the wheel of the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 from the 2C Compétition team, Sarah Rumeau and Julie Amblard have rewritten the history books. Indeed, one had to go back to 1986 and Carole Vergnaud's victory in the Rally of the 1000 Pistes to see a female crew on the top step of a podium overall.
A historic triumph at the Rallye Terre des Causses has not gone unnoticed by the world of motorsport, starting with Dorian PinThe former leading figure of the Iron Dames program, like Sarah Rumeau, was quick to praise this " magnificent rally victory "in an interview with AUTOhebdo on the sidelines of the first round of theELMS in Barcelona. “ They deserve it so much, Sarah and Julie. They worked like never before during the winter to find the budget, and also to be in the right team to have the right car too. »
A well-deserved victory at the Rallye Terre des Causses
A pure product of the circuit, the champion of F1 Academy 2025 is nonetheless full of admiration for the work of its rally counterparts. These girls are so inspiring, also because in rallying they're crazy to drive at those speeds around the trees. she admires. They were solid all weekend. They deserve it so much, so I'm very happy for both of them. »
Although the season has only just begun, this opening victory immediately places the Rumeau-Amblard crew among the favorites for the final title. I hope they continue in this vein because they deserve it and they definitely have the pace to win the title, certainly at the end of the year. " insists Doriane Pin. A fine example of female solidarity in a still largely male-dominated field.
Interview by Mathieu Chambenoit, in Barcelona.
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