The Lyonnais, ambassador for the diamond-emblazoned company, has taken up the torch passed on by his idol Jean Ragnotti. He will be entering an R5 Maxi Turbo in the Tour de Corse Historique next October.
Everything you need to know about the Rallye France:
Created in 1967, the French Rally Championship remains the absolute reference on a European scale. In 2024, the calendar includes nine rounds including the essential Rallye du Touquet, Rallye du Var, Rallye d'Antibes and Rallye Coeur de France. The events are contested on asphalt and on gravel, and at the end of the season, the best driver on the grid is crowned French rally champion.
The Citroën C3 was the absolute reference despite some brilliance from the VW Polo. The new Hyundai i20 N, skillfully taken to victory at Le Touquet in 2022 by Nicolas Ciamin, seems capable of shaking up the hierarchy.
Where to watch the Rallye France?
To follow the French Rally Championship, there is the Rallye Club every Sunday of the event on Canal +, the FFSA YouTube channel and AUTOhebdo, of course!