Q:
We have had seven events with the brand new Pirelli tyres, is the performance better than you expected?
SL:
The tyres have been good. The only thing for me was Argentina when we had to use a very hard tyre. In Greece the roads and heat were a big problem for the tyres and we have some punctures and I think that could happen here too. But overall, the result with tyres is good so far.
Q:
Barry, it's the second time we've seen you in a WRC car this season with the Munchi's team, but this time it's not so last minute as in Jordan. You have had a least some time to prepare, how are you feeling ahead of this weekend?
Barry Clark:
I'm quite confident at the moment and really, really pleased to be back in a World Rally Car. This time I've done a proper recce, I've got my own pace notes and I've got an English speaking co-driver! [Paul Nagle]
Q:
The car you are using was last used by Aris Vovos in Greece and I understand you played a big part in not only rebuilding it but retrieving it from the stages?!
BC:
Yes, the Ford team asked me to drive a truck out to Greece and it was the recovery truck. So I went out to get the car when Aris had his problem and took it back to the service park, popped it up on axle stands and started to rebuild it. It should be OK. I've got faith in my own ability as a mechanic as well as all the other boys.
Q:
In Jordan it was a case of just getting the car through the stages, so will we get to see you at full speed here?
BC:
The key to these events is experience and it is my first time in Turkey and I have little experience of the Focus. So I'll just drive along and try to pick up the pace from what we did in Jordan. If we could nudge the top 10 and maybe score some points for the Munchi's team that would be fantastic.
Q:
You have a new co-driver in Paul Nagle and I believe during shakedown this morning it was the first opportunity you have had to sit together. He has slightly more experience than you at WRC level - do you think you can learn from him in some way?
BC:
Oh yes: things are working well so far. We seemed to slot in with each other this morning and there haven't been any problems at all. Hopefully we can form a great partnership. When you are comfortable together that's when the times start coming.
Q:
The new
Subaru Impreza debuted in Greece and got off to a great start with Petter's second position. However you suffered an electrical problem. What were your first impressions of the car?
