That does not mean that mikkelsen doesn't deserve third place...
VW choose him as a 3rd driver and the fact that he finishes 3rd in rallies behind the 2 other polos in a surface that has yet to master is a good indication that VW choice was correct.
Even the president of French Federation himself is going to compete in Rome :)
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/pierres-ragues-to-driving-improvement-riches-in-erc
Even the president of French Federation himself is going to compete in Rome :) https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/pierres-ragues-to-driving-improvement-riches-in-erc
[ERC] Rally di Roma Capitale 2026