Quote Originally Posted by GravelBen View Post
I was counting Monte as driver error.

Sweden was driveshaft failure leaving him with 2wd, followed by suspension failure later that day - whether he hit something to cause that suspension failure (while trying to keep a 2wd WRC car on the road without losing too much time) or if it was mechanically due to the driveshaft I don't know.

Mexico he won.

Argentina was (dramatic) suspension failure while leading.

I think most people would consider him the current second best driver in WRC, VW also have the current best driver so they don't need Latvala to win everything - in fact they're probably quite happy for him to be further back in the points and not put pressure on Ogier as long they keep a comfortable lead in the manufacturers championship. I'd say his seat is safer than most.
the thing is, those suspension don't just break without a reason. if there suddenly is a hole in the bonnet, that usually means you've hit something you weren't supposed to hit.