Arjuna Awardee Gill set for WRC-2 foray with Rally of Turkey

Arjuna Awardee Gill set for WRC-2 foray with Rally of Turkey

NEW DELHI: India’s first and only Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Singh Gill will embark on a new and exciting mission to make his mark in the FIA World Rally Championship 2, in the Rally of Turkey from September 12 to 15. The three-time APRC and six-time INRC champion will be driving a 1.6 Turbo R5 that has been developed by M-Sport. 

Supported by JK Tyre Motorsport, the rally ace will fancy his chances as most of the stages in the Rally of Turkey will be run on gravel, something that he relishes. “We will carefully pick and choose the rallies that I will participate in this year, keeping in mind the car, the terrain and my strengths,” Gill revealed at a press interaction here on Friday. “I am excited about my first stint with a renowned team and a new support system in formidable JK Tyre Motorsport.”

The recently decorated Arjuna Awardee has already had a satisfying exploration in the WRC-2 2018, having taken part in four rallies, one each in Italy, Finland, Wales and Australia as an unregistered driver. He won 11 stages despite facing challenges, underlining his prowess and skill at the top level. Gaurav Gill was felicitated by JK Tyre Motorsport for his Arjuna Award recognition at the press interaction.

Gill will be competing as a registered driver for the first time and will be picking up championship points, making it a huge landmark for Indian motorsport. “I have worked with Gaurav briefly last year and it’s great to be able to continue that collaboration with him again this year. As a three-time Asia Pacific Champion, Gaurav is a talented driver with a lot of potential and we’re all looking forward to seeing how he progresses in the FIA World Rally Championship’s WRC 2 series,” Team Principal, Richard Millener, said. 

“He’ll be taking to the wheel of our latest rally car – the all-new EcoBoost-powered R5 MkII which made its competitive debut earlier this summer.  A lot of work and technology has gone into the design and development of this new car,” he added. 

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