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.