Hirvonen confident on earth

Even if he was never able to put Sébastien Loeb's first position in danger on the roads of the Cyprus Rally, Mikko Hirvonen is confident one week before the start of the Rally of Portugal, fourth round of the 2009 WRC calendar .

Published on 27/03/2009 à 19:05

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After having regained more than thirty seconds on Sébastien Loeb during the last two days of Rally from Cyprus? while the Citroën driver counted to 1?10?? in advance? Mikko Hirvonen feels capable of competing with the five-time World Champion in Portugal.

?I feel capable of going at the same pace as at the end of the rally in Cyprus. Our performances on gravel, especially on the driest sections, give me great confidence for the events to come,” admits the Finn.

Mikko Hirvonen will test his new Ford Focus RS WRC, equipped with an engine upgrade, Saturday and Sunday.