Mads Østberg, driving a Citroën, had a tough time during the ERC Rome on Sunday morning, experiencing difficulties on the ninth special stage of the race.
Frenchman Yohan Rossel made a spectacular impression in the WRC2 class at the Rally Sardinia just over a week ago.
Frenchman Yohan Rossel returns to the World Rally Championship this week at the Croatia Rally.
Significant changes are on the horizon for the technical regulations of Rally1 and Rally2 cars in the WRC, but manufacturers are still awaiting more detailed information from the FIA.
The World Rally Championship is on the brink of a major upheaval in the coming years, as the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced significant changes this week.