After his victory at Lohéac last September in the Coupe de France de Division 4, Arthur Barbault-Forget is set to compete in his first-ever event outside of France. He will line up for the opening round of the RallyX Euro League, scheduled for the end of March at the legendary Montalegre circuit.

Following a remarkable 2024 season in the French Rallycross Championship, where he secured two wins and a total of five podium finishes to clinch third place in the overall standings, the Peugeot 208 driver—competing under F2000 regulations—couldn’t resist the allure of the RallyX championship and its new category for front-wheel-drive cars under two liters of engine capacity.

“What attracted me was the opportunity to compete with our two-wheel-drive cars in the RallyX events. On top of that, I know I won’t be the only French driver heading to Montalegre at the end of March, so I figured it was the perfect opportunity to embark on an exciting human adventure while also discovering a new track and facing new opponents,” explains Arthur Barbault-Forget.

An International Test to Fine-Tune His Skills
More than just a one-off appearance, this entry at Montalegre could prove to be incredibly valuable for Arthur Barbault-Forget.

Rather than limiting himself to basic test sessions ahead of the 2025 season in France, Arthur will have the chance to go head-to-head with seasoned international competitors. This high-level challenge will allow him to fine-tune his preparation under the best possible conditions.

“This is the first time I’ll be competing outside of France. Until now, the furthest I’ve traveled for a race was to Faleyras or Châteauroux, which are about four or five hours from home.”

“This time, the context will be different. Montalegre is an iconic circuit known for its unique characteristics, so I know I’ll be able to gain a wealth of experience and enjoyment. It will also allow me to explore the full potential of my Peugeot 208, even though I haven’t set any specific goals for this race. In any case, it was an opportunity I simply couldn’t pass up.”