Rett etter at Ford har annonsert videre drift kommer beskjeden at de franske bilfabrikantene Peugeot og Citroën trekker seg fra WRC etter sesongen 2005
Det er lite hyggelig lesning som idag ble informert om fra PSA
Under følger pressemeldingen fra PSA:
Press release
Paris - 11/04/2004
Peugeot and Citroën Will Not Pursue Participation in World Rally Championship beyond 2005
In five consecutive years of competition in the World Rally Championship, Peugeot and Citroën has won five manufacturers titles and three drivers titles. These results reflect the diligent, passionate determination of each marque, backed by a substantial financial commitment to motor sports competition.
Due to tougher conditions in the car market, new opportunities in motor sports will be reviewed in 2005, with a view to enabling the Group to significantly cut its sports budgets.
Peugeot and Citroën will remain strongly committed to the World Rally Championship in 2005.
However, PSA Peugeot Citroën has decided that the marques will no longer take part in the WRC beyond that date.
At the appropriate time, Citroën Sport and Peugeot Sport will announce the sports in which they will participate after 2005.
