Lewis Bates lands WRC2 debut

Lewis Bates will make his WRC2 debut at May’s Rally de Portugal. Image: Supplied
The second-generation rally driver will pilot a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 with primary backing from Sydney-based global tech company SafetyCulture, which was founded by fellow ARC driver Luke Anear.
Bates, who will be joined in Portugal by regular co-driver Anthony McLoughlin, said, “I can’t wait to get to Portugal.
“From what I’ve seen, it’s always an incredibly tough event, but I&r