The rally world championship has just lost a factory team, with Citroën Racing putting an end to their WRC programme.
The decision came after Sébastien Ogier confirmed suspicions that had long indicated that he would be leaving the team, after a year in which results fell short of his expectations.
According to Citroën Racing, which for 2020 had Ogier/Ingrassia and Lappi/Ferm in its ranks, the Frenchman's departure and the lack of a top driver available to take his place next season led to this decision.
Linda Jackson, Director General of CitroënOur decision to withdraw from the WRC program at the end of 2019 follows Sébastien Ogier's choice to leave Citroën Racing. Of course, we didn't want this situation, but we don't want to look forward to the 2020 season without Sébastien.
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Despite Citroën Racing's departure from the WRC, the French brand will not completely withdraw from the rallies. According to a statement from the brand, through the PSA Motorsport teams, the competition activities of Citroën Customers will be reinforced in 2020, with an increase in the support given to C3 R5 customers.
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In this regard, Jean Marc Finot, Director of PSA Motorsport, said: “our passionate motorsport specialists will be able to demonstrate their talent in the different disciplines and championships in which the Groupe PSA brands are involved”.
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On the verge of another Citroën exit from the WRC (in 2006 the French cars raced in the semi-official Kronos Citroën team), it is not too much to remember the numbers of the French brand. Altogether there are 102 world rally victories and a total of eight constructors' titles, making Citroën one of the most successful brands in the category.