Greer targets new Citroen R5 for 2018 competition
Jonny Greer has confirmed his interest in the new Citroen C3 R5 for use in 2018.
The car is expected to be homologated in time to compete in the World and European Rally Championships next year, but newly-crowned Northern Ireland Rally champion Greer could be the first to campaign one of the new cars in the UK and Ireland.
Greer has campaigned a DS 3 R5 longer than any other competitor in the region, having done so since 2015.
He met with officials from Citroen Sport during last month’s Wales Rally GB with a detailed update on the C3’s progress given.
Greer’s father, David, has a close working relationship with the French company as he has run a number of its cars privately for some time.
“If the new C3 was ready in time for March and we could get a car then of course we will look at ways of bringing it here,” explained Greer.
“That would work out well for us in terms of whatever championship we decide to do, but if it doesn’t materialise more updates are in the pipeline for the DS 3.
“It’s understandable that drivers competing in WRC2 will be given priority as that is where Citroen is aiming the car at.
“At the same time Citroen has seen the success we have had over here with the DS 3 R5 so I suppose anything is possible.”
Greer is undecided as to whether he’ll defend his Northern Irish title.