Rally Italia Sardinia 2017

[AnttiL]

http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/e...sardegna-2017/

Again I'm using computer translating, but it seems we have all the 3 basic entries from all WRC teams and then Østberg. Mikkelsen drives a Skoda R5 again, other notable WRC2 entries are Kopecy, Veiby, Loubet and Andolfi, so it should not be that difficult for Andreas to take another 25 points. In WRC Trophy, Prokop and Al-Rajhi with Fiestas and Raoux with DS3.

[tolis]

Entry list is out: https://ewrc-results.com/startlist.p...-sardegna-2017

[AnttiL]

82 Liceri Paolo Ford Fiesta RS WRC

[hari]

Mikkelsen in C3 WRC - replacing Lefebrve!

[drive]

Citroën Racing‏ @CitroenRacing 1m1 minute ago
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📣 @AMikkelsenRally will drive a @Citroen #C3WRC at @Rally_d_Italia! More news ➡️ http://bit.ly/2qK9Yub #WRC #RallyItalia

[GigiGalliNo1]

https://translate.google.com.au/tran...jen-hos-citron

[GigiGalliNo1]

Yves Matton, Citroën Racing Team Principal
"After the first six rounds of the season, it would appear that the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT's results have fallen a little short of the targets set at the start of the year. At the same time, Andreas Mikkelsen has been actively looking for a drive in the WRC's top category. We have therefore come to an agreement for him to compete at Rally Italia Sardegna in one of our C3 WRCs. I think I can say that we are all delighted with this opportunity! Andreas has a fair amount of experience at this rally, which is not the case for us since the Abu Dhabi Total WRT didn't compete in Sardinia last year. Given his limited preparation, Andreas won't have a specific target for the rally. We'll be just looking for him to drive at a pace that is consistent with how comfortable he feels in the car. We would like to thank the FIA and Skoda Motorsport for agreeing to this change and Stéphane Lefebvre, who is giving up his place on this rally.

This is not a sanction of any kind, nor does it call into question our investment in the young drivers. The decision is merely intended to maximise Citroën's chances. Stéphane accepted that it was necessary to put the team first in this case; he will still be in Sardinia to take part in recce and will then be competing at Rally Poland." Andreas Mikkelsen "It's an open secret that I have been looking for a solution to keep competing in the top category of the WRC since the end of the 2016 season. I'm therefore very happy to be joining the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT at Rally Italia Sardegna. Citroën has an impressive competitive record in the WRC and I'm delighted to be able to work with a team like this.

In winning the season's opening gravel rally, the Citroën C3 WRC has shown it has potential and it seems to be making regular progress. I can't wait to get my bearings in testing and then start working on preparing for the rally. I'll no doubt be short of running time in the car at the start, but the main thing for me is to be back racing in the leading category in a strong team. I would like to thank everyone who has worked to make this opportunity possible."

[AnttiL]

Awesome news, great to see how his pace is in a WRC2017 car

[Andre Oliveira]

Meeke will be with tremendous pressure

[KKS]

Meeke will be with tremendous pressure

Look at his face at SSS1 at Portugal! He already knew that Mikkelsen will be on C3. And I guess that something decided more behind closed doors and Meeke knew that too.