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FIA WRC Manager Moulton happy with Portugal location change

The last 10 years have seen the Algarve region play host to the Vodafone Rally de Portugal but for 2015 it moves back to the north of the country as promotors look to reignite the nations passion for FIA World Rally Championship. Michèle Moulton is the only woman so far to win at WRC level and is now the FIA's WRC Manager. 'For me, the home of rally in Portugal is the north. And I think it’s the same for the Portuguese. There is a lot of passion for the rally and that’s not what we have seen in the south. The event there was very good but I think the passion for the sport is in the north.' said Moulton. 1982 saw Moutlon and co-driver Fabrizia Pons take victory in their Audi Quattro...
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