Obviously it's fantastic. If you look at the Stobart side there are five cars in a row which looks pretty impressive. I think the whole atmosphere this weekend will be fantastic. There will be more hospitality than normal and more people so yes, there is massive interest and that is a brilliant thing for Stobart and I hope they can capitalise on it – it stands us in good stead for next year.

Q:
Looking back at your 2008 season are you pleased with what you have achieved this year? Is everything on track?

MW:
Like Jari-Matti said, there have been highs and lows. Sweden was a definite high and okay, we didn't finish how we wanted but the speed was good. Jordan was another good rally so yes there have been some really good rallies but some really bad ones too.

Q:
Good news for the team last night with Malcolm Wilson confirming that Ford will continue its participation within WRC.

Jari-Matti Latvala:
It was very good news to hear that Ford will continue in the WRC in these difficult economic times. Rallying is a very expensive sport and I want to continue in this business, so I was very happy to hear this news.

Q:
You have contested this event six times previously and considering you are only 23 that's a pretty impressive record. You began your WRC career in Wales; does this event hold special memories for you?

J-ML:
I started the first time here in 2002, the same time as Valentino (Rossi) actually and I remember we started and he beat me by a couple of seconds on the first stage! It is like a second home rally for me now, as I have more experience on this event than any other round of the WRC. Last year we had a really good speed and I hope we carry on from where we left off.

Q:
It's been, by your own admission, a rollercoaster of a season for you; your first WRC win in Sweden then 'Black August' where noting seemed to go right. A win here would be a good end to the season – are you chasing that this weekend?

J-ML:
From Sweden it has been a long time! We had a few good results in the springtime but then in August I had three accidents in a row so confidence was really on the bottom. But we got back and second place in Japan boosted my confidence for sure. This is one of my favourite rallies and I hope we can fight for victory – I am ready for it! I also know, though, that Petter wants to win this rally as much as me - and of course Mikko too! Nothing is easy.

Q:
You have of course the Manufacturers' Championship to think about, Ford ideally need to score maximum points here. How much pressure do you feel to help achieve that?

J-ML:
The pressure is great. It is very important for the team to win the title but we have to think about Citroën who are in a stronger position than we are. But these conditions are very challenging and we will fight to the end, thinking more about the Championship than individual wins. When you are pushing maximum through the stages you always have to bear that in mind.

Q:
Some of the classic Rally GB stages have returned this year. It's a long road section to get to them – is it worth it when you get there?

J-ML: