Hirvonen admits his frustration

Leader at the end of the first day of the Rally Portugal, Mikko Hirvonen was unable to counter the return of Sébastien Loeb on Saturday morning. The Ford driver admits to being frustrated by this one-sided start to the season.

Published on 05/04/2009 à 17:08

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“I was hoping for victory but rally didn’t go the way I wanted,” comments Mikko. “I couldn't do better than second. Finally, taking eight points is a good result because many drivers remain at zero today. »

With thirty points in four rallies, Mikko Hirvonen is already ten points behind Sébastien Loeb, undefeated leader: “It’s frustrating to see her still ahead. But I am not giving up on the idea of winning the title. We have only completed a third of the championship. I take every start to win and, without him, that would be the case. The car was excellent and I really enjoyed this rally even if I swept throughout the second day. »

Mikko Hirvonen finished 24??3 behind Sébastien Loeb on this Rally of Portugal.