Vanuatu’s rally champion Julien Lenglet has made history with his best-ever finish at an international rally competition in Otago, New Zealand this month.

Lenglet placed 9th overall and secured 3rd place in his class, marking a major milestone for Vanuatu motorsport on the global stage.

He was the only professional rally driver representing Vanuatu at this year’s Otago Rally, proudly flying the national flag in a field of top international competitors.

Lenglet’s strong finish further cements his reputation as one of the Pacific’s most promising rally talents.