Rally reactions: Rally Mexico - Day 3.

Sunday, 2nd March 2008

"It's the sort of victory I like because it came after a good fight..." - Sebastien Loeb.

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Federico Villagra [Munchi’s Ford WRT]:

"This rally has been lots of fun and to finish with my equal best WRC result is a fantastic way to start the year. The Munchi’s team is now ahead of Suzuki in the Manufacturers’ Championship after just one event which is a great start. Yesterday was very difficult when I lost my power-steering and had to do two stages without it; it is very tough on the arms and shoulders. The team mechanics did a great job to replace the power-steering on the car at service and we didn’t get any penalty because we lost no time. Apart from this we have had no problems all rally and the car and new Pirelli tyres have felt really good. Now I will head to Rally Argentina, which is in my home town, full of confidence and hopefully we can go even better there."

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Ricardo Trivino [Peugeot 206 WRC]

"I have really enjoyed myself and I am very happy."

Sebastien Ogier [Citroen C2 S1600 - JWRC]:

"Given our overnight lead, we preferred not to take any risks. We really didn't know what to expect before coming to Mexico. My Citroën, PH Sport and the World Championship scene were all new to me and I had no idea where we stood compared with the others. There was so much we had to take on board! I am obviously delighted to have won the JWRC category and also to have finished ninth overall."

Petter Solberg [Subaru WRT]:

"Today we were ok in the first stage, but with big gaps between everyone at the front people were backing off. We scored a Manufacturer point which is important, but other than that it’s been a frustrating weekend really. But we keep working and pushing, and Argentina will be better."

Daniel Sordo [Citroen Total WRT]:

"Once we had put the first day's disappointment behind us, my main concern was to find the ideal set-up. After feeling as comfortable as I did in Sweden, the season's first gravel rally was another encouraging sign for the remainder of the season."

Notable retirements: