João Silva: “It would be good to reach the podium”.

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João Silva: “It would be good to reach the podium”.

João Silva is not competing full time in the Coral Rally Championship of Madeira, “that is why this participation at the Rally Vinho Madeira comes as a sporadic way to celebrate the competition’s 60.th anniversary and, in a way, to have the chance to drive again my Citroën DS3 R5, which pleases me very much. We naturally want to achieve a good result, which, in part, is dependent on finishing the race and, also, to fight for a place at the top, as we did at the last two editions. To reach a spot at the podium would be a very good result for our team”.

At 31 years old, João Silva debuted in racing around 12 years ago with a Toyota Yaris. He took part, in 2012, of the WRC Academy and, with a Renault Clio R3, reached the titles in the 2 litters and two driving wheels groups at the 2011 National Championship and at the 2013 Madeira Championship. At the wheel of his current vehicle he has been regional vice-champion these last two years. Obtaining his first absolute triumph in 2017, he won, since then, three more rally competitions.