Martin Prokop [Citroen C2 S1600 - JWRC]: [retired from day 1 in SS4 - broken engine sensor - re-started on day 2 under SupeRally]
"We just got caught out on the first stage and so we rolled three times. The car was on its roof and it took us a while to get it back on its wheels as there were no spectators around to help. There was quite a lot of damage to the bodywork, the left-rear window was broken and the interior of the car was covered in dust. Luckily we were able to get through the next two stages and reach the service park. Unfortunately, we had to retire in SS4 at the start of the second loop with a broken engine sensor. We plan to re-start tomorrow morning under the SupeRally system though."
Petter Solberg [Subaru WRT]: [retired from day 2 after SS10 - driveshaft - re-started on day 3 under SupeRally]
"Today was not good for us. I didn’t feel comfortable with the car this morning on the loose surface, and then we had the drive problem which forced us to retire. It’s so frustrating when we had the speed early on in this event but we are now so far back."
Team principals:
Olivier Quesnel [Citroen Total WRT - team principal]:
"Today's win is a great reward for everyone at Citroën Sport and everybody kept their eye on the ball throughout. We reacted well to match the set-up of the C4 so well to the specific characteristics of the Mexican stages and produce such a highly competitive package. Sébastien and Daniel [Elena] have closed to within a point of the current Drivers' championship leader and Citroën has stabilised the gap in the Manufacturers' standings. Sébastien Loeb's performance at the sharp end of the leaderboard was mirrored by the first class run of Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia in the
FIA Junior WRC with their Citroën C2 Super 1600. The Equipe de France FFSA-backed driver won his first world class outing which really is something of an achievement."
David Richards [Subaru WRT - managing director]:
"Chris did a fantastic job and I firmly believe he can win an event before the end of the year. We’ve had a very encouraging start to the year and we’re putting ourselves in a very strong position for when we launch our new car, the WRC2008. Petter did a good job today, and from our performance here in Mexico it is clear to me that we have made some positive steps forward since Sweden, and will continue to do so as we look to Argentina in a few weeks time."
Malcolm Wilson [BP Ford Abu Dhabi WRT - team director]:
"After what we encountered, we've come away with a great result which increases our lead in the championship. And for Mikko to still lead the drivers' standings after his problems is more than we thought we would achieve on Friday night. I'm pleased we showed the speed to lead the rally and that's promising looking forward to another high altitude event in Argentina later this month."
Mark Deans [Ford of Europe motorsport director]:
![Sebastien Loeb (FRA). Citroen Total WRT C4 WRC. Corona Rally Mexico. February 29-March 2 2008. [PIC CREDIT: Citroen Sport / McKlein]](http://pix.crash.net/thumbs/411981.jpg)
