Neuville aims for flawless performance in Germany

Held around Trier in Germany, the ninth round of the World Rally Championship will mark a turning point in the rally season. Thierry Neuville. Less than 100 kilometers from his family home, the Belgian knows that he has the necessary weapons to be among the favorites, even if he is still learning the game. WRC.

« I still don't have much experience of this event, since I only competed in it once in 2010 at the wheel of a C2 Super 1600. And even then, I gave up, explains Neuville. But it's already much more than the last rounds that I had to completely assimilate. What is important is that Germany is a terrain that is more natural to me. I don?t think anyone can classify me as a land pilot? or ?asphalt?, but I think I won?t have any trouble getting my bearings. »

For his 15th appearance in the WRC, the Belgian driver will try to achieve the best result of his career in the category on roads he knows, unlike previous world championship events. “ My goal will be to complete a flawless qualifying race, as I was able to do in New Zealand for example., he adds. If this is the case, I think I will be able to compete for a place in the top 5 and why not a podium »