Gigi Galli closes on rally return after Abarth Punto S2000 test in Italy

080124 galli1 Gigi Galli closes on rally return after Abarth Punto S2000 test in Italy

Gigi Galli has tested an Abarth Punto S2000 on gravel recently in Italy and is looking at making a return to the sport next year, according to Motorsport News.

Galli has only competed on the Bettaga Memorial Rallysprint last December since breaking his leg after an horrific accident in Germany 2008.

Speaking at Rally Italy, Galli said:

I'm looking forward to things for next year to decide what direction to follow. I did a test in an Abarth on gravel and I hope I can find a way to get some more testing in order to prepare a programme for the Fiesta [Super 2000].

Galli states that he is a fan of S2000, particularly if it attracted new manufacturers to the WRC:

You have to be more aggressive with the car, so it can be more sideways, which is good for all of us. It's important that we have more people in the sport because it's becoming a little boring now.

Galli is planning to recce some events later this year but only once the FIA WMSC has confirmed the calendar for 2010 when it meets on June 24.

Source: Motorsport News