Sarrazin makes IRC return in Ypres

Stephane Sarrazin will return to the Intercontinental Rally Challenge when he enters the Geko Ypres Rally in Belgium from 24-26 June.

Sarrazin, who finished fourth on the IRC-opening Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo in January, will drive a Peugeot 207 Super 2000 prepared by the French PH Sport concern and with logistical support from Kronos Racing.

The 34-year-old Frenchman, who started a solitary Formula One Grand Prix in 1999, took up rallying in 2004 and quickly established a reputation as a Tarmac expert. He takes part in the IRC qualifier less than two weeks after competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race.

"I’ve been concentrating on Le Mans recently so I’ve not had chance to think about it but I always enjoying driving rally cars so I’m excited," said Sarrazin, whose best finish in the IRC so far was the third place he achieved in Monte Carlo in 2009.

Sarrazin will link-up with regular co-driver Jacques-Julien Renucci, who also hails from France.