Motorsport: Introduction of control fuel causes angst amongst rally drivers

BACK TO THE FUTURE: After winning their maiden Irish Tarmac Rally Championship title in 2016 in a Citroen DS3 R5, Ballylickey’s Keith Cronin and his Killarney co-driver Mikie Galvin, who won the series (for the second time) last year in a Ford Fiesta Rally2, will defend their crown onboard a new Citroen C3 Rally2, beginning with the Galway International Rally in early February. Pic: Martin Walsh.

The introduction of control fuel that must be used in all Motorsport Ireland rallies has caused some angst amongst competitors just three weeks ahead of the season opening Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

The announcement from Motorsport Ireland issued to their affiliated clubs on Wednesday confirmed that Euro M-Sport have been appointed as control fuel supplier for MI rallies with immediate effect and for an initial period of three years.