Meeke: “We accept the challenge”

The more the rally of Sardinia is approaching, the more impatience to see Mini debut in WRC is tall. Kris Meeke and Dani Sordo believe the John Cooper Works WRC has what it takes to shine on its first public appearance.

Thanks to the numerous tests carried out, Kris Meeke was able to get a clear idea of ​​the car. The Briton predicts that the Mini will be very empty in the pace of the best. “Starting a season without the ambition of victory is a waste, He explains. We need to find the right balance. We won't be able to win the title, but we can at least prove how competitive we are. We think we are currently fast. However, this can only be confirmed in competition. So we have to use these rallies to make sure we are competitive. We already feel the full weight of expectations and accept the challenge. »

An optimism that his teammate Dani Sordo does not necessarily share. The former Citroën driver remains more measured in his comments. “For our first season in the WRC, we are looking to gather as much experience as possible in order to be able to attack the second year, specifies the Spaniard. Not competing in all the rallies seems a bit strange to me at the moment, but this is our first season in the WRC. We intend to learn as much as possible in 2011. I already have a good impression of the car. We now have to focus on the details, which make all the difference in a rally. »