Spanish driver Diego Ruiloba is making his debut in a Citroën C3 Rally2 at Rali Vinho da Madeira, a competition that "I've only heard of and it's one of the most beautiful rallies in the world, which has been in the European Championship and where the best drivers have been. Competing against the locals is very difficult. Our aim is to drive as many kilometres as possible and get to know the car better, with a view to our main concern, which is the Spanish Championship. Everyone tells us that it's a very difficult rally but we're not going to take any risks because our aim is to get round and we don't care if we're fourth or fifth."

Ruiloba is 22 years old and took his first steps in rallying in 2019 with a Peugeot 208. He was always in the top places in his class. In 2021 he was at the controls of a Suzuki Swift Sport and won the absolute level and among junior drivers in the trophy set up by the Japanese brand in Spain. Last year the car used was a Peugeot 208 Rally4 and he won the Peugeot Iberian Rally Cup. As a prize, this year he is defending the colours of Citroën with a C3 Rally2 and is fifth in the Spanish championship after climbing the podium twice.