IRC Canarias preview : The expectations

Juho Hanninen (Finland), Skoda Fabia S2000: "It’s going to be very tough because there will be lots of good Tarmac drivers fighting for the victory, and Tarmac is never easy for me. Because of this there’s no point trying to beat them and risk a mistake, so I will be going there with the aim of being relaxed and trying to get some points."

Guy Wilks (United Kingdom), Skoda Fabia S2000: "I don’t know what to expect before the recce but, as a driver, I’m comfortable in that situation because it’s been that way many times before. We had a good test but now we’ve got to fine-tune the car to the abrasive road surface."

Thierry Neuville (Belgium), Peugeot 207 S2000: "The most important thing is to get the experience because this is only the second time I have done the IRC in a Peugeot 207. I don’t feel any pressure at the moment but I want that to change because I want to be in a fight this season."