The Azorean Luis Pimentel returns to Rali Vinho da Madeira with a Porsche 997 GT3. The goal is, "first of all, to be present in what is the best rally in Europe. It is a unique event, always very well organised, with fabulous timed sections and where the public's affection is fantastic. I want to compete in more events in Madeira and this is the ideal event to start.

Sportingly we will have 4 Porsche and another RGT, it will be very nice. I'll have the problem of less knowledge but I mainly want to drive and do kilometres. The rallies in the Azores are small and here I will have the opportunity to get to know the Porsche better, which still has a lot to explore."

Pimentel is 58 years old and made his first rally in 1983 with a Fiat 124 Spider. Throughout his career he has been behind the wheel of mythical cars such as Renault 5 Turbo, Lancia Delta Integrale, Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Subaru Impreza or Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. The driver who was absolute Azorean champion in 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1998 has been at the controls of the current vehicle since 2018.