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In contention for the WRC2 Championship title, Yoann Rossel and Valentin Sarreaud demonstrated the performance level and reliability of the C3 Rally2 on the Greek stages throughout the weekend. Sadly, they were caught out on the final speed test, the Power Stage. The C3 Rally2 was also fighting for victory in other rallies around the world.

The #C3Rally2Family drivers took on the challenging Flemish roads of Ypres Rally Belgium this weekend as the World Rally Championship returned to action. Stéphane Lefebvre produced a masterful, nerveless display to top the WRC2 podium, alongside Yohan Rossel, who finished third in class.

Despite a very tough weekend on the Rally Italia-Sardegna gravel stages, Yohan Rossel and Valentin Sarreaud held onto their lead in the WRC2 championship. On just his second outing of the season, talented Spanish youngster Jan Solans claimed an impressive second place in the RC2 class, in addition to finishing first in the WRC2 Junior category.

Yohan Rossel produced an accomplished drive in the C3 Rally2 to take the WRC2 class win at Rally de Portugal on the Power Stage, the event’s final speed test. It was a first-class performance at one of the most demanding rounds of the World Rally Championship.

The #C3Rally2Family drivers were back in international action at Rally Croatia, round three of the World Championship. Leaders from the opening stage, Yohan Rossel and Valentin Sarreaud dominated the WRC2 class throughout the weekend, ending the rally on the top step of the podium. Although Eric Camilli and Stéphane Lefebvre were competitive with the leaders pace-wise, they both suffered punctures.

The #C3Rally2Family drivers kicked off their year at the ever challenging Rallye Monte-Carlo, as the iconic event hosted the curtain raiser of the 2022 season. Despite bearing their fair share of racing scars, the Citroën C3 Rally2 drivers nevertheless showed impressive pace throughout the weekend.

After a successful 2021 international campaign, in which it secured the WRC3 title and claimed several class wins in the WRC2 and WRC3, the Citroën C3 Rally2 returns to action at the 2022 Rallye Monte-Carlo with an impressive, consistent driver line-up aiming for promising results in WRC2.

Driven to the prestigious WRC3 title by Yohan Rossel, the Citroën C3 Rally2 has impressed elsewhere this season, winning a total of eight national titles in various championships contested in Europe, Latin America and Asia. A successful year that bodes well for 2022, when new upgrades are set to be introduced.

Competing in the WRC3 Championship with the C3 Rally2, Yohan Rossel secured his first international title at the final round of the year, concluding a hard-fought season in which he claimed three wins at some really tough events. Yoann Bonato also had to wait until the Rallye du Var, the final round of the season, to win a fourth French Championship title with the C3 Rally2.

The C3Rally2 drivers asserted themselves within the tough RC2 competition and highlighted the expertise and experience of Citroën Racing through their strong and unwavering performances. The ongoing development by the brand and the WRC2 and WRC3 teams has made this kick off to the 2021 season to conclude a success.