They were delighted to be able to ride in front of their public on the Rhine ring in Biltzheim, but in the end the Alsatians Yann Ehrlacher and Yvan Muller will not participate in the round of the world touring car championship which is taking place exceptionally in Alsace this year, September 6-7, 2022. Their team, Lynk & Co Cyan Racing is suspending its participation in the WTCR until the end of the season. She considers that the tires used are too dangerous and the safety of the drivers is not guaranteed.
It really hurts my heart”
“It is an event that we particularly expected”regrets Yann Ehrlacher, the reigning world champion. “Being able to ride in front of family, friends, the public, we expected to experience great emotions. There was such enthusiasm, it really hurts the heart.” To console his fans, Yann Ehrlacher ensures that he will still be present at the Rhine ring during the weekend, with Yvan Muller, also several times world champion in the discipline. “We will be there, not behind the wheel, but to respond to requests from spectators, we will make sure to make the event as cool as possible.