IRC Sardinia preview : The expectations

P-G Andersson (Sweden), Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X: "I like the event because you have a mix of fast and twisty narrow sections. But to beat the Super 2000 cars in my Group N car will be too much to ask. We are 200kgs heavier, we have to brake earlier for the corners and the brakes are a lower specification so the main target will just be to win Group N."

Paolo Andreucci (Italy), Peugeot 207 S2000: "It’s going to be very tough as there will be so many good drivers. I’ve driven the Peugeot 207 S2000 for a year and half now, and even though it’s not the newest S2000 car out there, it is still very competitive. It’s also one of the most reliable cars I have ever driven. I feel very happy: it’s a real privilege to be competing at this level."

Juho Hanninen (Finland), Skoda Fabia S2000: "I need to win because we have some Tarmac rallies to come and winning those will definitely be more difficult for me. But at the same time it will not be easy in Sardinia because the entry is strong and I know Sebastien Ogier will be very fast and he only has to think about winning the rally, not the championship. The idea is to drive for victory but it will be stupid to take any risks."