Andreas Mikkelsen

[mknight]

They same that form is temporary ... and it is. In reality Paddon's results in the 4 opening rounds are, Sweden aside, identical to last year. And Sweden was an aberration. Let's also remember that he was in a 3 way fight for P2 in the championship right until it's conclusion.
On form, Paddon is at least the equal of both Mikkelsen and Neuville.

First 4 rounds last year for Paddon:
crash, 2., 5. 1.
first 4 rounds this year:
crash, 7., 5. ,6

4th event is Corsica this year instead of Argentina. Still not really identical.
"form" is how you drive during last few rounds. Not how you drove 6 months ago. Clearly Paddon does not have same "form" as Neuville this year. 0 stage wins compared with 20 for Neuville speak for themselves. It's not really possible to compare him with Mikkelsen when last time they drove same class was 6 months ago.