He was supposed to be going for the win according to some people and at least for podium according to himself. Had Estonia and a test rally in Rally1, won here in Rally2 last two years.
Ended as last professional WRC. On the rally that according to himself is his best in the calendar and surviving two big moments on pure luck.
That can be called all sorts of things, very good job is not one of them.
As a thought experiment, what would be your reaction if Mikkelsen finished 4th and 5th respectively?
I didn't yet mention Konnie Huq who I recall did some codrives as part of presenting duties for Blue Peter, a children's BBC TV show running since 1960s. Her husband Charlie Brooker created Black...
Icy this time... https://youtu.be/KkDbUNFWvJM?si=pSsM3sOnjbm9N8Hg
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