Breen’s perfect present as Peugeot confirm 2015 drive

An early Christmas present — that is how Waterford’s Craig Breen described the announcement that will see him remain with Peugeot Sport next season and along with tackling the European Rally Championship (ERC) campaign, he will also compete in seven rounds of the WRC2 category within the World Rally Championship.

His future in motorsport looked bleak a few months ago but it is now very firmly back on track. “It came to fruition over the last four or five days and it’ll be great to get back to World Rally Championship,” said Breen.

The Waterford ace has spearheaded the Peugeot Rally Academy since its creation and while winning the 2015 ERC is a serious ambition, his involvement in seven WRC2 rounds will place him at rallying’s highest plateau. “It’s where every young driver wants to be,” said Breen.