Crash.net:
Subaru switched to using the new car in Greece and that seemed to really pay off for you. How much of a step forward is the new car?
PS:
Of course it is a good step forward. But the team entered it on two of the toughest rallies in the championship and the main thing was reliability. We were not so concerned with making the car the fastest. I am very pleased with the performance on the first two rallies.
Crash.net:
What areas related to the new car did you and
Chris Atkinson identify that most need attention prior to Finland?
PS:
That's something I don't want to talk about. The only thing I can say is that the team know the areas and have everything fully under control. The car will be very good for the next few rallies.
Crash.net:
In Greece you took your first podium of the season and then you backed that up with another solid points finish in Turkey, how much of a boost was that?
PS:
I think for
Subaru's fans all over the world - and the team that got the car ready - it was very important [to do well in Greece]. Of course we knew it would be a little bit more difficult in Turkey but in general we are all very happy. We want to win though and that is why we are in the championship.
Crash.net:
What are your targets for the second half of the season?
PS:
We are going to win rallies. That is our main goal - there are no other discussions or aims. I think David Richards and the whole team are agreed about that.
Crash.net:
Do you expect Subaru to be up there and performing relative to Ford and
Citroen by the end of the year?
PS:
We have to. We are not here for second places. We are here to fight for wins. That is it - quite simple.
Crash.net:
How much has it helped the team having David Richards back on board and playing a more hands-on role again?
