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Old 19 Oct 2018, 17:33 (Ref:3857782)   #99
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Peugeot's CEO has clarified the brand's shock decision to withdraw from the World Rallycross Championship is not based on its recent results.

The manufacturer announced on Thursday it will quit World RX after the next month's season finale in South Africa.

Peugeot boss Jean-Philippe Imparato went on record on Friday to stress the programme was being terminated so the brand can focus on its recently announced push with electric sports vehicles, after World RX postponed its switch to electric cars until 2021 and extended the deadline for manufacturers to sign up for the series until the end of March '19.

Imparato also confirmed nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb, the only driver other than Johan Kristoffersson to have won a World RX round so far this season, will remain a PSA driver - having raced for Peugeot in World RX since 2016.

"I have seen a lot of emotions since yesterday [Thursday] on my Twitter account," said Imparato. "So I want to give you more keys to help you understand our decision.

"First, this announcement is not linked with our results in the competition or our pilots.

"I want to congratulate and thank all the Hansen family and team for the exceptional talent, fighting spirit, determination and for the Swedish kindness they shared with us.

"For Sebastien it's too early to say, but he remains a pilot for PSA Motorsport so we will think about the future with him."

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https://www.autosport.com/wrx/news/1...on-to-quit-wrx
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