Hyundai Motorsport boss Andrea Adamo has called on his WRC 2 drivers to raise their game at this week’s Rally Guanajuato Mexico (12 - 15 March).
His squad lies third in the teams’ standings after the opening two rounds. Nikolay Gryazin (above) holds third in the drivers’ points with Ole Christian Veiby two places further back and Adamo wants to see his team net its first win of the season.
“We expect our two WRC 2 crews to make a step forward in performance in Mexico, even if it will be new experience for them. There’s no question it is a challenging event, but that’s what the WRC is all about, and why we are here,” he said.
Both drivers make their Mexican debuts, although Veiby recced the special stages in 2017 and 2018. The Norwegian benefits from the advice of co-driver Jonas Andersson, who has competed nine times previously.
“The altitude is going to be a challenge. Jonas has already warned me it will zap the power out of the engine. The thinner air will also affect the body, so it will be important to stay hydrated. We want to build on the good result we had in Sweden. For Mexico, victory is the target,” he said.
Mads Østberg leads the standings with an unblemished record after wins in Monte-Carlo and Sweden. The Norwegian misses Mexico but his lead is such that he will retain top spot irrespective of this weekend’s outcome.
Hyundai’s duo will be challenged by Pontus Tidemand, who finished third on his only appearance to date in Sweden in a Skoda Fabia. He won WRC 2 in Mexico in 2017 and 2018 and warmed up with a test on Monday.
“This is a fun event with lots of happy and enthusiastic spectators that create an amazing atmosphere. The roads are demanding but really cool to drive and I like the format with long and short stages and the challenge of getting the most out of the car on such high altitude,” said the Swede. วิเคราะห์บอล
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