WTCC – Loeb and Citroën, it’s over! – Eurosport.fr

         The incredible story between Sebastien Loeb and Citroen coming to an end. The Alsatian, who collaborated with the brand to the rafters for fifteen years, announced early Thursday afternoon. The nine-time World Rally Champion – with Citroen – nevertheless wished to continue his adventure with the French brand. But the current second overall in the WTCC has been no proposal for Citroen next season, as the team continues its commitment in the WTCC. It reserved its ruffled Yvan Muller and Jose Maria Lopez, head of the class.
       

         Sebastien Loeb remains in the lap of the French PSA Group since 41 years joined the Rally Raid program Peugeot Sport. It is also engaged on the next Dakar. “I was surprised when I learned that I would not continue to defend the colors of Citroën Racing in 2016. We built this challenge WTCC together with the personal goal to win the title” Drivers “under three years “, he told his official website.
       

         Winner of four races this season driving the C-Elysée, before the final episode of the season next week in Qatar, the Alsatian said he was “surprised” but also “disappointed” not to be retained. “A beautiful story ends, but I have no regrets. On the contrary, I do caution that some great memories” , he concludes.
       

         
            Citroën in the WRC paused
         
       

         Earlier in the day, Citroën was found to have taken the decision not to participate in the World Rally Championship in the 2016 season but will prepare his return for 2017, announced Thursday the direction of the French manufacturer. “In 2017, the emergence of a new generation of cars, announced as very attractive, coincide with our renewed commitment” , said the CEO of the brand, Linda Jackson.
       

Sébastien Loeb – Rally Raid Dakar – AFP

         She added that Citroën continue its engagement in the WTCC next year, but for one last season. “We have never hidden our interest in the regulation WRC 2017 and the whole team is very motivated by this new challenge” , said Yves Matton, Citroën Racing Director (8 world titles and manufacturers 94 wins in WRC with Sébastien Loeb, nine-time world champion drivers).