Kristoffersson swaps World Rallycross for a full-time WTCR seat
Reigning World Rallycross champion Johan Kristoffersson will compete in WTCR full-time in 2019, after Volkswagen pulled its support for the PSRX World Rallycross team he won the last two World RX titles with.
Peugeot, Audi and VW have all pulled out of World RX for this season, with the series facing an uncertain future over the details of its proposed switch to electric power.
That forced the 18-time winner – over just two seasons – to look for other options, and he already had experience with the formula having won the TCR Scandinavia title last season.
“After four years of rallycross, 2019 will be my first full touring car season on the international stage since ’13,” said Kristoffersson, who will compete in a VW Polo TCR.
“Most of the circuits are entirely new territory for me and therefore represent a huge challenge.
“I’m also looking forward to working with my new teammates, especially touring car world champion Rob Huff.
“What’s more, Sebastien Loeb Racing is an experienced team and I’m delighted to be moving within the Volkswagen family.”