José Pedro Fontes returns to Rali da Madeira in a Citroën C3 Rally2. The driver intends, "once again, to fight for the overall victory in the event and also in the national championship. However, I believe that this edition, with an excellent entry list, should be one of the most competitive. In addition to the local drivers, always favourites, we will have several drivers from the Portuguese Rally Championship, as well as foreigners and "world champions" with experience on the track. I always come to Madeira with great motivation because, it's no secret, this is my favourite asphalt event."

The Sports & You team boss is 49 years old and has experienced almost every motorsport discipline. He made his rally debut in 1997 with a Seat Ibiza GTi. He has represented brands such as Fiat and Renault and has driven for Citroën since 2015. He was national champion in 2015 and 2016 driving a Citroën DS3 R5. Last year, he also won the FIA Iberian Rally Trophy and, for the only time, Rali da Madeira. His results this year haven't been the best, and he currently sits eighth in the CPR.