It is not just Loeb however, that is a threat and with
Chris Atkinson only 2 points behind Seb in the drivers' championship, the Aussie could well be a contender too. There is also Swedish Rally winner
Jari-Matti Latvala to consider – and even Dani Sordo, at least in terms of event wins.
"Chris has been very consistent. He use to drive absolutely flat-out and made some mistakes - but now if he doesn't feel so confident with the car, he takes it a bit more easy and he has been getting some very good results driving like that.
"Who knows when they get the new car, Chris might be there and fighting for the title as well. He is getting closer and also Jari-Matti is very fast on all the rallies too.
"I am still waiting to see a bit more consistency from Dani on gravel but he did very well in Jordan. Maybe he has found the speed now.
"I am sure there will be many rallies when it is not only two guys fighting for the win. It might be five or six. That would be very interesting. There are still a few drivers who can fight for the title too," Mikko concluded.
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