The Belgian Joachim Wagermans is looking forward to arrive in Madeira and to “my favorite rally, where the ambience and the atmosphere are unique. Last year we wanted to win experience and, this year, our goals are even stronger. Not only do we know the path much better, but also our car is in much better shape and also faster. At Ypres we performed very well and that brought up greater trust within us. In Madeira, our Peugeot will be even better that it was in Belgium, since the speeds reached will not be as high, nor will we be losing that much to the competition racing in newer cars. Nonetheless, we are aware that, in principle, very strong pilots will be present and that local pilots are well experienced in the classifying races”.

Wagermans will turn 25 in September and has debuted in the sport almost seven years ago. He rode at the wheel of the R2 group vehicles up to 2018, and was with a Peugeot of the aforementioned group that he surprised everyone when he raced in Madeira for the first time in 2017. Since the 2018 Rally Vinho Madeira he has at his disposal a Peugeot 208 T16 with which he has come up eighth at the Renties Ypres Rally, which took place at the end of June.