2019 has been, so far, for Filipe Freitas: “a season which we have not faced with great ambition. Our car has shown some “youth” problems and we are facing our participations as a way of gaining experience. In Faial we did not have the most suitable tires for the weather conditions and opted for abandoning the race. Now, from the start of Rally Vinho Madeira, and with a fully functioning Porsche, we are betting in achieving better results, in fighting for victories amongst RGT and to reach better results at the general poll”.

Filipe Freitas was born in 1972 and debuted in rally racing in 1998. The following year he rode at the wheel of a Citroën Saxo and showed himself to be one of the fastest racers in the single-brand competition fought with that model. Since then, he has driven various vehicles and collected triumphs both at the general level and at those of his groups and classes. Until this moment, his career highpoints are the achievement, in 2013 and 2016, of the regional rally titles.