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Mikko Hirvonen - Ford: Q&A - EXCLUSIVE.

Mikko Hirvonen (FIN), Ford Focus RS WRC07, BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team
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WRC » Mikko Hirvonen - Ford: Q&A - EXCLUSIVE.

Monday, 21st July 2008

BP Ford Abu Dhabi's Mikko Hirvonen speaks exclusively to Crash.net Radio's Russell Atkins.

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MH:
He is very difficult to beat. But I am going to give it my best shot.

Crash.net:
What are the strong points of the Focus compared to the Citroen?

MH:
Both cars are very reliable and that is why we are so close in the points. We haven't had any problems really with the car to slow us down. That is one of the key things nowadays.

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Crash.net:
You mentioned the asphalt events coming up. Sebastien Loeb traditionally does very well on those rounds. Can you beat him on tarmac?

MH:
It is going to be very difficult. He has been the man to beat on tarmac for the last two to three years. We will see what I can do.

Crash.net:
Obviously the next event is Finland and that is a special one for you as your home round. What do you think you can achieve there?

MH:
I can't wait to go there. I go to Finland for the first time as the championship leader and I definitely want to try and win it. It would be my first time [if I do win there]. Hopefully I can keep Sebastien behind and get more points than him.

Crash.net:
The fans should give you a great reception there I am sure.

MH:
Yeah, it will be fantastic.

Crash.net:
Looking to the end of the season, how confident are you that you will be able to fight for the title and even win it?

MH:
It is going to be really exciting. It is 50:50 - anything can happen. There are four gravel rallies and I know I am going to be strong on those events. If I do well on the tarmac rounds too there is a chance.
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