SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – The Citroën C3 Rally2 has continued its impressive performance in the world of rally racing, showcasing its versatility and competitiveness across various championships. With significant technical upgrades implemented this year, the C3 Rally2 has solidified its position as a leader in its category.
Global Success in WRC2, ERC, and National Championships
The C3 Rally2 has consistently impressed in the WRC2, the ERC, and various national championships, driven by over 150 members of the #C3Rally2Family.
In the WRC2, Yohan Rossel and Nikolay Gryazin have been strong contenders, securing podium finishes and stage wins throughout the season. Their performances have placed Rossel third and Gryazin sixth in the WRC2 championship standings. In the ERC, Yoann Bonato and Andrea Crugnola have claimed victories, while Mads Østberg secured a podium finish.
The C3 Rally2 has also demonstrated its prowess in national championships around the world. Léo Rossel and Yoann Bonato lead the French Rally Championship, showcasing the car's speed and adaptability on various surfaces. Other notable victories include Niels Reynvoet leading the Belgian Rally Championship, Alberto Heller topping the RC2 Pro series in Chile, Gary Chaines dominating the Ivory Coast Rally Championship, Ricardo Cordero leading the Mexican Rally Championship, and Kenneth Madsen maintaining a perfect record in the Danish Championship.
Customer Excellence Programme
These remarkable achievements are a testament to the Citroën Racing team's dedication to innovation and customer support. The Customer Excellence Programme plays a crucial role in supporting the #C3Rally2Family, providing technical assistance, a responsive after-sales service, and knowledge sharing to ensure the C3 Rally2 remains a dominant force in rally racing.
Continuous Improvement and Future Success
Didier Clement, Stellantis Motorsport Customer Racing Sporting Manager, emphasized the team's commitment to continuous improvement, stating, "Over the last few months, especially, we have conducted further extensive development on the C3 Rally2, covering a host of minor details that can make the difference at elite level. The results obtained so far in the various events we are competing in clearly indicate that the changes made have been effective, although in all honesty, I believe we deserved to win recently at the Acropolis Rally. We are going to keep moving in this direction, trying to support #C3Rally2Family members more and more effectively, so that we can continue to see our cars dominate the podium places."
Yohan Rossel, a Citroën Racing works driver currently third in the WRC2 championship, expressed his satisfaction with the season's progress, stating, "I'm pleased with the way in which the season has gone so far, both in terms of the progress I have made in my driving and in the competitiveness of the car. The development and operations teams are always working hard and in close conjunction, and with Nikolay, we're also pushing each other to raise the bar. Obviously, there is some competition between us, but above all, we respect each other and share information so that we can all improve together. The season is not over yet and we're going to keep fighting right to the end to try and secure the title."
With its continued success and commitment to innovation, the Citroën C3 Rally2 is poised to remain a formidable competitor in the world of rally racing.