Miguel Nunes is again participating in the Rali Vinho da Madeira with a Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo and his purpose is "to give our best. I foresee a rally with a lot of competitiveness because the entry list is very extensive and with a lot of quality. We'll try to fight for the top places and, for that, we'll do our best. Our opponents are very strong. We prepare ourselves as well as possible and, that way, sometimes things go well. We want to keep the performance we displayed in the last competition, but we are also counting on the reaction of our opponents. We will keep working." Miguel Nunes is 41 years old and took part in his first rally in 2005 with a Citroën C2 VTS. Since then, he has been behind the wheel of cars such as the Peugeot 206 S1600, Peugeot 207 S2000, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, Ford Fiesta R5, Citroën DS3 R5 or Hyundai i20 R5. He has been Madeira Champion five times, in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2021. He is the clear leader in the current Madeira Championship.

Simone Campedelli debuts at the Rali Vinho da Madeira with a Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo and is "very happy to be on the island as this is a rally I have followed since I was a child. I remember when I was part of the European Championship and so many idols participated. It takes me back to the times when I was just a fan. Sportingly, I honestly don't know what to expect, but I want to enjoy every moment in the car and give our best. We will see, stage after stage, where we are. It will already be a great pleasure to be at the start and I want to thank the organizers and The Racing Factory for this opportunity". Simone Campedelli is 36 years old and drove his first rally in 2004 in a Citroën C2 VTS. He was in the sport for several seasons with Mitsubishi Lancer Evo but in 2007 he tried the steering wheel of more powerful machines. Between 2014 and 2020 he used mainly Ford Fiesta R5 and Rally2 and last year he raced mainly with VW Polo GTi R5. Since 2021 he has been a regular presence in the ERC with a Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo and this year he represents the Indian tyre manufacturer MRF. He was Italian junior champion in 2011, two-wheel-drive champion in 2012 and won the transalpine in gravel and tarmac trophies in 2007 and 2017, respectively.

23 competitors are registered to participate in the Shakedown in the 63rd Rali Vinho da Madeira. The list may be checked here.  

The teams registered in the RVM 2022, are driving by the central of Avenida Arriaga, next to the Operational Centre of the Rally, to put on the cars the regulatory GPS. The cars are identical to those used on a daily basis, displaying in the windscreen a sticker provided by the rally organization and in the rear window another plate with the number assigned in the entry list. The operation is being done by AM@WEB between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The GPS global positioning system will be installed in the competition cars next Wednesday, during the Technical Checks.

The President of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, will visit tomorrow, at 11.45 a.m., the RVM Headquarters, located at the Marina Fórum Building. Being so, we would like to invite your media to cover the event.

The RVM Organization had, this morning, a meeting with different entities involved in the preparation of the RVM 2022, to present the work done by each one of them and their role in the success of the rally, a "coordinated and cooperated work so that the rally can flow". Pedro Araújo, Clerck of the Course, said on the occasion that "without the collaboration of these entities, the rally could not hit the roads". Police Department The Police Department was represented by Luís Teixeira Vieira, who stated that "at this moment, PSP has everything lined up and in perfect harmony with the institutions present here", highlighting the "strong connection" between the police and the organization. There have been preparatory meetings and road reconnaissance to articulate all the work. Around 800 police officers are involved in this operation. Funchal City Hall Bruno Pereira, Councillor for traffic, civil protection and fire department, was present from Funchal City Hall. The Rali Vinho da Madeira is "the biggest street event in the City of Funchal", which is why safety demands are high. It was necessary to proceed to restrictions and changes in terms of traffic. Bruno Pereira also asked for the collaboration of the population in complying with these rules. This year, with the more central location of the Parc Fermé, in Largo do Município, the City Hall had an added role with the logistics of installation of the space, which is already happening. The return of the Special Stage in the Funchal Ecological Park, was also a subject addressed by the Councillor, "we will raise awareness of safety and environmental issues". Civil Protection Services Marco Lobato, Vice-President of the Civil Protection Services, highlighted the "longstanding partnership with the organization of the RVM". The Civil Protection Services have a key role in the rescue of participants, the public and professionals on site and a prevention system and firefighting. A total of 45 vehicles and 106 operational resources are mobilized, as well as a team from EMIR that is permanently on duty. Marco Lobato said that Civil Protection wants to "contribute to another successful event. Betting on the harmony and symbiosis of the various entities and the efficient articulation of all means". Forest and Nature Conservation Institute The IFCN was represented by its President, Manuel Filipe, who explained the role of the Institute in this partnership, on the one hand "environmental sustainability, as the rally has as its chosen location the mountains and forest spaces and protected areas, which means that we have many people enjoying these places". The message must be passed on, although there is less rubbish every year, it is never too much to remember the importance of putting it in the right containers. On the other hand, there is "a great concern with forest fires". This is the year with the largest number of campers, 3500 people, in 1500 tents, in the 20 areas available for this purpose, which are practically full. The IFCN has deployed 60 elements of inspection teams, 10 cars from the Forestry Police force, besides the staff that collaborates in several ways. Manuel Filipe highlighted on the occasion what he considers to be a good example of sustainability "using reusable wood instead of other materials to mark areas". The responsible reminds us that "these are small steps to help raise the RVM to the highest level".