Grégoire De Mévius

Though he never reached the podium, De Mévius carved out a solid WRC career through determination and reliability on some of the sport’s harshest stages.

• Nissan Sunny GTI-R (Group A): Early-’90s 4WD platform that De Mévius campaigned in challenging gravel rallies.
• Nissan Almera GTI & Primera Kit Car: Used in tarmac and national events later in the decade, often in the European Rally Championship scene.

While not as powerful as factory entries, De Mévius’s Nissans were reliable and well-suited to his composed, endurance-focused approach.

Grégoire De Mévius was the definition of a professional privateer—focused, resilient, and able to extract strong results from modest equipment. His measured style and mechanical awareness made him a top performer in endurance rallies where strategic driving outweighed outright pace. He became a role model for other independent competitors and maintained a long-standing presence in both WRC and cross-country rallying.

De Mévius worked with several co-drivers during his 1990s campaigns, including Alain Lopes and Jean-Marc Fortin. These partnerships thrived on calm, experienced communication, particularly in high-stress environments like Safari and Acropolis, where careful navigation could mean the difference between finishing and retiring.