Sardinia: Will the French shine in WRC3?

Bad news fell the day before this 6^e round of the season. Unable to carry out the reconnaissance due to the breakdown of his car's engine, Tom Pieri was forced to withdraw. After his accident in Portugal, it is a second hard blow for the young Marseille man. Always comfortable on gravel, it would have been interesting to see him face the Juniors who are also aiming for WRC3. This is what awaits Ghjuvanni Rossi and Mattéo Chatillon.

Coming almost as a neighbor, the 23-year-old Corsican will discover the Italian island. Having planned to go for points in Chile and Japan, he will want to ensure a good result for his 3^e appearance of the year. “ I'm happy that the field is substantial, he said before departure. We will be able to measure the work that remains to be accomplished to be at the level of the fastest. »

Also having no experience in Sardinia, Chatillon has higher ambitions than his compatriot. At the wheel of his Clio Rally3, the 22-year-old from Châtelleraud carried out perfect preparation by going for the 4^e row at rally land of Aléria last weekend. While Renault Sport should finally be interested in the performances of this boy, he will try to continue his good start to the championship. With already two 2^es places, it is currently 3^e WRC3, one point behind 2^e and 7 on leader Romet Jürgenson. He will be one of the drivers to follow in JWRC and WRC3, just like the other FIA Rally Star Taylor Gill.

After the shakedown on Friday morning, the competitors will set off in the afternoon for 266 timed km and 16 SS.