Michelin
Motorsport is in Michelin's DNA, and allows the brand to be at the cutting edge of innovation by securing technology transferts from track to road. Committed to a large range of disciplines, Michelin has always considered motorsport as a true laboratory in order to test and show the superiority of its products. After a successful comeback in rallying in 2011, Michelin is proud to partner the ERC this year.
Yokohama
The Japanese premium tyre manufacturer has developed a strong reputation in rallying over recent years, supplying a versatile range of asphalt and gravel covers all over the world. The brand has become synonymous with performance and durability, in order to provide the best possible quality and value to its many customers.
Craig Breen will step back in time when he swaps his Peugeot 207 Super 2000 for a Ford Escort Mk2 for the Donegal International Rally in his native Ireland this weekend.
Ekaterina Stratieva will put a frustrating appearance on Rally Hebros behind her when she returns to the FIA European Rally Championship on the Geko Ypres Rally in Belgium next week.
Freddy Loix says winning the Geko Ypres Rally for a record-extending eighth time won’t be his only aim when he lines up at the start of round six of the FIA European Rally Championship next Friday afternoon (28 June).
András Hadik will step up a gear next week when he makes his debut in the FIA European Rally Championship Production Cup Cup on the Geko Ypres Rally from 27-29 June.
Jan Kopecký and Pavel Dresler will take a break from doing great things in the FIA European Rally Championship when they head to the Hustopeče Rally in their native Czech Republic this weekend.
Bronisław Komorowski, the president of the Republic of Poland, will become an honorary patron of round nine of the FIA European Rally Championship, LOTOS 70th Rally Poland.
Daniel Oliveira has vowed to return to the FIA European Rally Championship later this season after announcing a temporary halt to his programme for personal reasons.