KCMG Driver Development Project (KCMG-DDP) member Pablo Sarrazin is set to compete in the Rallye du Touquet, the first round of the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup France, part of the French Rally Championship.
Following a strong performance at last year’s Rallye du Var, the young Frenchman returns to rallying to start his first full campaign in the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup France. He will be reunited with co-driver Geoffrey Combe, as the pair look to build on their growing partnership behind the wheel of the Peugeot 208 Rally4.
The Rallye du Touquet, situated in the French department of Pas-de-Calais, will be the first of two consecutive asphalt rallies in the championship, with the Rallye Rhône-Charbonnières to follow in April. Despite this surface type, Sarrazin will need to contend with low levels of grip as he navigates the tight and twisting roads of Northern France.
The Stellantis Rally Cup France curtain-raiser is set to take place between 14-16 March.
PABLO SARRAZIN
“I’m ready to enter full-time rallying after a productive winter’s preparation with the whole team. The Rallye du Touquet will be a great opportunity for me to showcase my ability alongside my co-driver Geoffrey, as it features stages typical of the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup France, and its low-grip surfaces will demand all of my concentration and skill. We have a long season ahead of us but we are aiming high, targeting points in every round. I’m eager to hit the road and put in the best performance I can at Le Touquet!”
GEOFFREY COMBE CO-DRIVER
“I’m happy to be starting a new season alongside Pablo. We put in some incredible work during our winter tests, and I’m confident that we can carry that momentum with us into the coming year. The Rallye du Touquet is a challenging way to start the campaign, but our aim remains to put important championship points on the board. I’m excited to grow my partnership with Pablo and score some impressive finishes during 2024!”
EDOARDO LIBERATI KCMG-DDP DRIVER COACH
“I can’t wait for Pablo to enter his first full season in the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup France. I’ve been encouraged by his preparation work over the winter, and I believe he is more than ready to take on the challenge. I’m looking forward to seeing him further develop his skills as a driver throughout the year, and I’m confident that he can hit the ground running and start his campaign with a strong result!”
PAUL IP KCMG FOUNDER
“I’m pleased to see Pablo take on a new challenge in the form of a full season in top-level rallying. The Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup France is a prestigious competition that we are proud to be part of. Pablo showed a lot of promise during the pre-season tests, and I’m excited for him translate this into strong pace at the Rallye du Touquet. I’m sure that 2024 will be a year of both triumph and learning for Pablo and I’m looking forward to seeing it unfold!”
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ABOUT KCMG
The KCMG Driver Development Project (KCMG-DDP) was launched by KCMG founder Paul Ip in 2021, and aims to develop young drivers who have the potential to race for the team in the future. KCMG manages, trains and invests in their drivers as they move up the motorsport ladder. Its members receive driver coaching, development and management services, along with financial support and physical training. Drivers will have a range of opportunities while progressing through the KCMG-DDP, given the multiple championships the team competes in and manufacturers it is partnered with. For more information on all of the team’s activities please visit www.kcmg.com.hk or email info@kcmg.com.hk.
