Citroen Racing director Yves Matton, who is Belgian, has issued a statement explaining media reports that his competition licence had been suspended by his national federation.
“You may have seen on the web a news saying that I am suspended from all licenses for two years. It turns out that it is incorrect and incomplete.
“At the end of the last Condroz Rally, I had a doping test which proved positive because of a drug declared during the test. The doctor prescribing this medication had failed to notify me that I had to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) and I confess that I did not verify its composition.
“Recognizing my good faith and the fact that this drug did not improve performance, the sanction was reduced to a suspended sentence. I fully accept that decision.
“Drivers and co-drivers, be careful if you have any punctual or regular prescriptions! Good weekend to all of you...”
When reporting the decision of the RACB tribunal, we stated that Yves was the proprietor of the MY Rally Team, which he founded, but we now understand this is not correct.
Since he was appointed as Citroën Racing's team principal, Yves is no longer shareholder nor manager of MY Racing. Apologies for this error.
- Martin Holmes
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