No, Mikkelsen was slow as snail last year. This year, 2 first stages, he has not proved he is any faster. Whether it be the car, the setup, the man or the tyres. He has to prove that he can drive again. Loeb does not. Loeb was not slow as snail all year last season.
Loeb and Mikkelsen are only 2 cars with same tire choice. Their times are very similar. Others are on different tires so hard to compare against them. How hard is it to understand?
Holy crap, another boring rally planned... the spectacle in Sardegna and in Rome is like day and night. Last time I tried to watch ERC Rome, I managed to stay awake ca 4 minutes more than for Rally...
No drivers named for Lancia, so not clear if there will be a "works" team or just cars available for privateers.
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