Francois Duval [Stobart VK M-Sport Ford WRT]:
"In the past I have had some very good results here in Germany and this year I am in the championship winning car so hopefully this can continue. The stages here are quite similar to those in Belgium which I think will also help a lot. The deal we have struck this year is to do all the remaining tarmac rounds which I am excited about because I know I have the best speed on asphalt. Hopefully my addition will help the Stobart team's chance for more points in the Manufacturers' Championship and also mine in the drivers'."
Toni Gardemeister [Suzuki WRT]:
"I like asphalt driving, although Germany is far from typical asphalt. In many ways it is a bit like Monte Carlo, as the amount of grip you get from the roads is always changing and you never know what the weather conditions are going to be like. I'm not really sure why, but these kind of conditions tend to suit me. Although there are some fast bits, this is not a rally that is all about maximum power: instead you need to have a car that is quite good in every area and most of all you need to stay out of trouble. If we can avoid problems this rally could be a very good opportunity for us."
Per-Gunnar Andersson [Suzuki WRT]:
"I think it will be a lot of fun. I don't know the roads so well, but we've already seen many times this year that we are capable of finishing in the points even on rallies that are new to us, providing we have a clean run. My aim is to accumulate more asphalt experience and finish, but I hope we can get points as well."
Junior WRC:
Round 5.
In the
FIA Junior World Rally Championship 13 crews have nominated this event, with runaway championship leader Sebastien Ogier amongst them.
Ogier was powerless to stop
Suzuki's Michal Kosciuszko from cutting his advantage to just 2 points in Finland two weeks ago. Indeed while the Frenchman took in the '1000 Lakes', he did so in a C2-R2 MAX and was not eligible to score J-WRC points, as it was not one of his six nominated events.
