World RX – A tiny hope for Team Peugeot-Hansen

Team champion in 2015, the team Peugeot -Hansen was logically among the favorites for the 2016 title. But, both the emergence of the Ford Focus RS RX from the Hoonigan Racing Division and the confirmation of the potential of the Audi S1 ​​EKS RX, which allowed Mattias Ekström to win the title Drivers, made the task of Kenneth Hansen's team more complicated than expected.

With 17 units behind EKS RX, the chances of a second coronation remain slim, but the Lion clan is not completely losing hope. “It is true that we have left a certain number of points along the way this season, but we also know that the 208 has progressed well since Barcelona, says Kenneth Hansen.

Everything is possible in Rallycross. We have already demonstrated this on certain occasions. The whole team is focused on having a perfect weekend in Rosario. This will be necessary to maintain our title if not sufficient. »

With in particular a double podium in Latvia (victory for Sébastien Loeb and third place for Timmy Hansen), the 208 RXs raised their level against their opponents. Loeb and Hansen will have to return to the front after a stage in Estering in Germany, where they were unable to reach the final.

“The track in Argentina was very interesting last year even though it was very dusty, which created many problems, recognizes Timmy Hansen. I hope the organizers have done what is necessary to remedy this situation.

Apart from this detail, this track suits me well. I think this is the one where I was the fastest last season. Our 208 2016 being faster than its predecessor, I hope to shine during this final round to allow the team to win a second successive title. »