Kris Meeke returns, now in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, to Rali da Madeira, a "difficult event. I don't have much experience on the island, especially since I only did one special stage in 2023. Last year we had a problem in the super-special stage, but fortunately we made it to the finish. We only have one year's experience, but let's see what we can do. The car is fantastic for me, and I've loved driving the Toyota this year. We've only done one rally on asphalt, Castelo Branco, and it went well. We're hopeful for a good result, but the Madeira drivers and Campedelli are hard to beat. A podium finish would be a good chance. The race will be difficult, but we'll enjoy it to the fullest."

Briton Meeke turned 46 about three weeks ago and made his rally debut in 2000 with a Peugeot 106 GTi. A driver "sponsored" by Colin McRae, he drove S1600s in the JWRC between 2003 and 2006. He returned to the international spotlight in 2009, driving for Peugeot, and driving the 207 S2000 to the IRC title. Between 2015 and 2019, he competed in the WRC representing Citroën and Toyota, winning four rallies. The 2024 national champion, he is currently driving for Toyota and leads the Portuguese Rally Championship after winning in Fafe, Algarve, and Terras d'Aboboreira.