Sensational Rally News: Dani Sordo Set to Conquer Ypres Behind the Wheel of Porsche 992 Rally GT!
Exciting news for rally fans as former Hyundai WRC driver, Dani Sordo, gears up to make his debut at the prestigious Ypres Rally later this month. But that’s not all – Sordo will not just be participating, he will be doing so in style, driving a brand-new Porsche 992 Rally GT, marking a significant moment in his career.
The Ypres Rally, celebrating its 60th anniversary, will witness Sordo taking on the challenging course in an RGT-specification Porsche 992 Rally GT, developed by Motorsport Activities with experienced WRC engineer Lionel Hansen and former Citroën team principal Yves Matton leading the charge.
Sordo expressed his excitement about the upcoming challenge, stating, “This time it will be a nice challenge with the new Porsche 992 Rally GT that I have heard a lot about. I’m very curious.” The Spanish driver also revealed his preparation plans, including testing the car beforehand and participating in two shakedowns in Boezinge and Nieuwkerke.
For rally organizer Alain Penasse, Sordo’s participation fulfills a long-held ambition, “I tried several times to get Danito the start in Ypres. Each time something came up, usually a clash of dates with his program. This time we offer Dani, in collaboration with Motorsport Activities, a very nice challenge.”
The Porsche 992 Rally GT has already demonstrated its potential, with Belgian driver Cédric Cherain leading the Rally de Wallonie until electrical issues dashed his hopes of victory. With a strong lineup of drivers, including Sordo, the competition at Ypres Rally is expected to be fierce and thrilling.
Ypres Rally is scheduled to take place on June 27-28, with Sordo being one of four drivers piloting the Porsche 992 RGT. Joining him on the entry list are renowned names like seven-time Belgian champion Patrick Snijers, Hayden Paddon in a Hyundai i20 N Rally2, Romet Jürgenson in a Ford Fiesta Rally2, and Jos Verstappen in a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2.
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping showdown at Ypres Rally as Dani Sordo embarks on this new and exciting challenge in a Porsche 992 Rally GT!