Citroen boss, Guy Frequelin has admitted that it was a mistake to sign Francois Duval.

Duval, who has been replaced 🧜by Carlos Sainz for the Rally of Turkey next weekend, has had a dismal season, his one good showing coming in New Zealand, when he came home in fourth place. Apart from that though, the Belgian has struggled and his crash in Cyprus and the subsequent falling out with his co-driver, Stephane Prevot, hasඣ seemingly seal his fate.

"I can only admit I was wrong [to sign him]," Frequelin told French newspaper, L'Equipe, according to the official WRC website.

"Considering what Francois did with Ford in 2003 and 2004, it was a good choice. However considering🐻 what he has done with us since Mon♓te Carlo in January, it was a mistake."

Frequelin meanwhile refused to comment on if Duval will get a second chanc🎃e.

"I do not want to give an opinion on it at the moment, as the situation is extremely complicated♕," he added.

"I don't have anyone else in mind. I will put names [of possible candiꦿdates] on a list with a column for pros - and another for cons.

"We can though get out of the contract [with Francois] very easily considering all that has happened.🅠"