VOLKSWAGEN LEADS AMIDST DRAMA AT HOME ROUND OF THE WRC
August 25, 2014 by Volkswagen Motorsport![VOLKSWAGEN LEADS AMIDST DRAMA AT HOME ROUND OF THE WRC](images/articleimages/vw_drama-wrc_home-round-01-400.jpg)
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Andreas Mikkelsen, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #9'I took a very cautious approach to the start of the Rally Germany, in order to gradually get used to the conditions on the asphalt. Despite this, I still caught the outside of a corner with my rear wheel at the start of the third stage, and damaged the rim in the process. That cost a bit of time. We altered the set-up of our Polo for the afternoon, in order to solve the slight understeer we were getting. That paid off. I am very happy with day one here in Germany. My goal of achieving a top-five result, if possible, has not changed. In this regard we are on track and even have a chance of a podium. I am excited to see what we can achieve over the next two days.' Jost Capito, Volkswagen Motorsport Director 'Sébastien Ogier and Jari-Matti Latvala were in a class of their own today. Unfortunately this electrifying duel for the lead at the Rally Germany came to a premature end, as a small mistake had big consequences for Sébastien. His slip on the final stage of the day means he will no longer have a say in the race for the podium. They will resume under Rally2 regulations on Saturday and, like the rest of the team, will do their utmost to ensure that we achieve our goals here in Germany. Above all, this is to win the Manufacturers' Championship. Although we have suffered a set-back today, it is still possible to wrap up the World Championship here. It is now down to every individual to make this dream a reality. This includes Andreas Mikkelsen. He is putting in a very good performance, although he only has little experience of these conditions with the Polo R WRC. Fourth place is a fantastic result.' And then there was ... ... paint on acrylic. The Polo R WRC has been immortalised on canvas by Fran Richley, just in time for its home event in Germany. A with all his originals, the Welsh artist had World Champions Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia sign a number of reproductions. Richley was on hand in Trier to personally present Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito with the original on high-quality acrylic.
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