Cronin delays WRC2 assault

Former triple British Rally Champion Keith Cronin is delaying his assault on the WRC2 category of the 2015 World Rally Championship.

The 28-year-old intended opening his account at Rallye Monte Carlo but has shelved that plan to ensure he has the majority of the resources in place for the entire series.

He explained: “I want to have a substantial part of the budget for the series in place before I start and that is the primary reason why I’m not doing the Monte. I’m a bit disappointed (not to compete) but there is no point going there if one isn’t fully prepared and that is the case. It would have been nice to get it on my CV but it’s not the end of the world”