History 2000s

Philippe Bugalski

Overview

Philippe Bugalski, born in 1963 in France, was instrumental in Citroën’s WRC program transition to full factory status. Although his competition appearances in the 2000s were limited, his role as a tarmac rally ace and test driver directly contributed to the success of teammates like Sébastien Loeb.


🏆 Major Achievements

Bugalski’s technical knowledge left a lasting imprint on Citroën’s rally dominance.


Vehicle Highlights

  • Citroën Xsara WRC: Both competitive outings and crucial development mileage.

His work behind the scenes helped transform the Xsara into a championship-winning machine.


Driving Style & Legacy

Immaculate tarmac precision with an engineering-driven mindset—Bugalski was as valuable in testing as he was on rally stages.


Navigation & Teamwork

Longtime collaboration with co-driver Jean-Paul Chiaroni ensured seamless integration of development data into competitive pace.

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