Quote Originally Posted by AL14 View Post
It's very difficult.
Neuville and Meeke will have huge advantage the first day but this is one of Ogier's favourite and he is not opening the road this time. Anyway it's going to be tough even in second position with those two guys behind.
Also Paddon is in a good position if I'm not mistaken.
I think there is no hope for Latvala, I'm quite sure he will go off as happens everytime he is very happy and "confident" before starting. (I hope not of course).
I'm very curious to see what Tanak will do. If he manages to have another mature drive and grab a podium again it would be a strong confirmation about his late improvements.
You summed it up very well. However there is also technical side and it's curious who's engine "breathes" more proper.
Neuville has to tidy his driving though, there is lot of concrete in Mexico.