Cherain to defend his BRC Championship…in a Porsche!

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Cédric Cherain and Damien Withers to Race Porsche 992 Rally GT in 2025 Kroon-Oil Belgian Rally Championship

In a stunning revelation at the iconic Place McAuliffe in Bastogne, freshly crowned 2024 Belgian rally champions Cédric Cherain and Damien Withers have officially announced their entry into the upcoming Kroon-Oil Belgian Rally Championship with a remarkable twist: they’ll be behind the wheel of a Porsche 992 Rally GT.

Following a fierce and exhilarating season that culminated with the championship title in a Hyundai i20 N Rally2, Cherain and Withers are set to embark on a new challenge that many did not see coming. Cherain shared his reasoning behind the bold switch: “I don’t think anyone expected this choice. However, the explanation is quite simple. The championship title, which I have been striving for for several seasons, is in the bag. And at 41, it is particularly tempting to take on a new challenge!”

While the specifics regarding the team running the new Porsche remain under wraps, the duo is excited about a three-year project that promises to push their competitive limits. Cherain will kick off the 2025 season at the Rally van Haspengouw on February 22, piloting a Porsche 991 GT3, as the 992 Rally GT won’t be homologated until April 1.

“The big question is of course whether it will be possible to win a new championship title with a GT and the Porsche,” Cherain remarked. “More than ever, it will be important to score points regularly and achieve six strong results before the final reckoning. As for the spectacle: I think that will be guaranteed from the first to the last round of the season!”

Cherain and Withers are no strangers to the competitive nature of Belgian rally stages, having previously demonstrated the potency of Porsche machinery. Their memorable performances in 2022, highlighted by a second-place finish at the Rally of Condroz-Huy, showcased the brand’s potential in the fiercely contested Belgian landscape.

Rallye de Wallonie. Kroon Oil Belgian Rally Championship. Shot by Sam Tickell for www.racerviews.com (c)

Now, with the 2025 championship on the horizon, rally fans can prepare for an exhilarating season ahead. Under the banners of Kroon-Oil and La Meuse, Cherain and Withers are ready to deliver excitement and a fierce challenge for top honors. The countdown to the new season has officially begun!