CA:
They are a little smoother and looser. It looks as though they have graded the roads. There are more rocks than I expected on the edges of the road. It was the same on the shakedown - a lot of rocks. This is a new thing with the road positions. I’m not sure whether leading on the first day will help or not. I remember on Rally Australia you had to be careful about your approach. I am sure there will be a few people driving flat from the start.
Q:
Federico, it’s the first time we see the Munchi’s team in 2008. What are the team’s hopes for this year?
Federico Villagra:
For our second year in the WRC we are expecting to improve. We had seven race starts last year. This year we are looking forward to pushing harder on every rally.
Q:
It’s also the first time you have competed in Mexico – are the stages similar at all to any you have competed on previously?
FV:
Kind of. It’s a difficult rally, very fast and then it slows down right away.
Q:
You are Argentine champion; could we possibly see you on the podium in Argentina in a couple of week’s time?
FV:
Maybe; I hope so. It is something special for us to be back in the WRC for a second year. I have more experience than last year and it is important for the Munchi’s team that we are back again.
Q:
You will be contesting the Argentinean Championship again, alongside your WRC campaign. Will it be difficult to strike a balance between the two? Which is more important to you?
FV:
For sure the WRC is more important for me. I will already miss one race in the National Championship.
Q:
It’s your first time in the 2007 Ford Focus and the first time running with the mousse free Pirelli tyres. Will that change your approach this weekend?
FV:
I don’t know how strong the tyres are and how far they can go. What I have driven so far they feel good. I hope it stays that way.
