Pierre Campana will not take part in Ypres rally

Contrary to the recently announced line-up, Frenchman Pierre Campana will not be competing in next week’s Geko Ypres Rally, round five of this season’s IRC championship.

It had been hoped that Pierre would secure sufficient funding to participate in the Ypres event with an S2000 run by the Munaretto squad, following Pierre’s sensational performance at the Tour de Corse in May, in which he finished an excellent fourth.

Unfortunately, with just a few weeks between the two events, the required financing to take part in the event has not transpired.

Pierre is still hoping that his success around Corsica just one month ago will provide a welcome boost to his promising rally career, having emerged from Tour de Corse as a real star in the making.

How disappointed are you not to be able to compete at Ypres?

“I am devastated that we have not been able to find a solution to allow me to compete at Ypres. I really enjoyed my first participation in last year’s event and I was really looking forward to it again this year. We have had many positive conversations with companies, but so far we have not been able to secure the funding required. I gave everything at Tour de Corse and drove to my absolute best, so to be back in this situation is very frustrating and agonising for me. I know my ability and potential, which I think people saw during Tour de Corse.”

What is the plan now?

“Obviously, we are still in talks with people who might be able to get my season back on track. The objective is to get on an IRC event and I hope we can have some positive news soon. I would relish the opportunity to demonstrate my potential on a range of terrains and to deliver results for those who support me. Everything I have done this year has resulted in positive results, so I have to remain patient and hopeful. I am ready to go rallying as soon as we have things in place.”