Indeed to date this season the 'ice cream' team has scored 19 points - 5 more than was managed in '07 – and the squad still has four of its ten events to come.
Companc was quick to pay tribute to Villagra's efforts this season - and to thank Ford for its support.
"It was very positive to have chosen Federico this year and he has proved that we made the right choice," he continued. "Since the team came into the WRC there has been a big progress in finishing events and scoring points for the driver and manufacturer championships.
"I think that the Munchi's will have a place in the history books as having been the first Argentine team to compete in the WRC. We have achieved more than what we thought we could and this was also because of all the support we received from Malcolm Wilson and Ford during these years. For sure, when the WRC arrives to Argentina, the people want to see the Munchi's in action with its drivers that represent the team and country."
Companc's co-driver Jose Volta, who has contested 40 WRC events, meanwhile has also decided to retire from active competition. He will now play more of an organisational role within the Munchi's outfit but will still leave himself available as a reserve co-driver for the team should they require one.
"I will always be very thankful to Jose, he has been with me in the good and bad times. He also helped me in all my progress as a driver and I think that I could not have any other co-driver than him," Luis added. "He is an incredible person and we just have to look at each other and we know what the other is thinking. Jose has been very important in my development in the sport."
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