Araujo: “The Mini drivers will be fast”

Engaged at the wheel of a Mini Super 2000, Armindo Araujo has been putting on a show since the start of the rally. An encouraging sign a few months before their official appearance in the WRC.

Published on 25/03/2011 à 17:52

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Armindo Araujo is committed to rally of Portugal at the wheel of a Mini, in Super 2000 configuration. Currently 9th in the rally, he logically expects that the official Minis, John Cooper Works WRC are on the pace during their first appearance at the Rally Italy in May. “The car feels a little nervous in the high speed sections, He says. There will be a large rear wing on the WRC version, this should make a difference in stability. But, even so, the car gives confidence. It?s a good car. Given the speed I can get here, I think the official drivers will be very fast »

Concerning his race, the Portuguese driver admits to still keeping some under his feet, just in case. “I don’t drive 100%. I remain reasonable to continue learning the car. I haven't done a lot of testing with the car, but I feel it is good. I am very relaxed and I know I can push more if necessary. »