Drivers: Per-Gunnar Andersson (
Suzuki WRT),
Mikko Hirvonen (
BP Ford Abu Dhabi WRT),
Sebastien Loeb (
Citroen Total WRT) and
Henning Solberg (
Stobart VK M-Sport Ford Rally Team).
Press conference.
Q:
P-G, it’s been a tough start to the season with Suzuki and the reliability problems that have troubled the team since Sweden. What has been the main problem and have those issues now been resolved?
Per-Gunnar Andersson:
I think so. The team has been working hard to find out the problem with the engine and the electrics. I hope we have found out. We will try again here.
Q:
Do you believe the car can be competitive in its current form?
P-GA:
No, it is not (competitive) at the moment. We do some progress all the time, step-by-step and then we can improve and get more speed.
Q:
When the car has been on form your times have been good. Is that any consolation or are you frustrated with not being able to show your full potential?
P-GA:
Both. As long as the car is working I will try my best. The driving feel is good and we have the potential. On the day when we are running 100 per cent, we are up there with the good times.
Q:
You had some problems on the shakedown this morning?
P-GA:
Yes, we had problems with the gearbox. When we moved the car stalled. We will solve the problems. Finding the final line is difficult. There are a lot of blind crests and tough roads. The final line on the road will be important.
