Duval Expects to Return in Greece
Francois Duval reckons he will return to Citroen this season despite being dropped by Citroen for next week's Rally of Turkey, according to this week's Autosport magazine
Duval will be replaced by double-champion Carlos Sainz, after the troubled Frenchman crashed in three of his first six rallies with the team.
But Duval reckons he will be back in the saddle by the next round of the championship.
Duval said: "I'm sure I will come back with Citroen in Greece. I don't know if Citroen will take a different driver but there aren't many young drivers out there."
The 24-year old admitted he was surprised by the decision and feels pressure may have been exerted on team principal Guy Frequelin.
"I was surprised by the decision. Maybe it was the decision of the boss, Mr Satinet [Claude Satinet Citroen's director general]. Mr Frequelin understands the driver, he was in rallying a long time ago.
"It hasn't been easy, I have tried to stay on the road on every rally and Guy understands that, but I believe Mr Satinet is not really happy."
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