A relative unknown on the international stage heading into the campaign,
Benyó was a revelation in 2023, reaching the final on his debut on home soil at
Nyirád – in the company of heavy-hitters Anton Marklund, Jānis Baumanis,
Andreas Bakkerud, Patrick O’Donovan and Enzo Ide – and placing inside the top
four in the intermediate standings in Portugal and Norway, on both occasions at
circuits that were new to him.
Ninth in the title table come the end of the season, the 22-year-old
Korda Racing ace is focussed on climbing the order this year – and converting
his palpable potential into some champagne celebrations.
“I’m very excited!” Benyó enthused. “I’m grateful to my team and
sponsors for providing me with the opportunity to continue my international
career in Euro RX1. The car and the team remain unchanged, which I don’t mind
at all – as the saying goes, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!’
“The Peugeot 208 has received some upgrades over the winter break, which
we expect will improve its performance, and I’ve also been working hard on
myself during the preparation period, so I feel confident going into the new
season.
“Aside from France, I have some experience of all the other tracks now,
so we have useful information about them, which is definitely a positive. Essay
will be an unknown for me, but based on our analysis of on-board videos, I like
its characteristics and I’ll be working to quickly find my rhythm there as well.
“My main goal for the season is to deliver consistent and strong
performances and to qualify for the final as many times as possible.
Additionally, I want to achieve podium finishes and even victories!”
Following the forthcoming Essay curtain-raiser on 8-9 June, the Euro RX1
campaign will continue with World Championship-supporting rounds at Höljes in
Sweden (6-7 July), Nyirád in Hungary (27-28 July), Mettet in Belgium (17-18
August) and Montalegre in Portugal (7-8 September).
Finland
Italy
Hungary