Pontus Tidemand focused on WRC2 from Sweden

Pontus Tidemand will be present at the Rally of Sweden contested from February 12 to 15 but the Scandinavian will ultimately be at the wheel of a Ford Fiesta adapted for WRC2. The Swede wants to concentrate on his program in the second category of the discipline. “I would have loved to drive a car again. WRC but we are aiming for the WRC2 title this year and it is important to fight from the start and bring a good result home”, he commented. “With experience, I think my chances are pretty good since it's the event I've competed in most often. But I know the competition will be tough. »

The 2013 JWRC champion can prepare for his national event with confidence having already finished in eighth place last year in a Fiesta WRC, notably finishing ahead of Craig Breen and Kris Meeke. “ It’s going to be an exciting season and I’m excited for it to start in Sweden as it’s the highlight of my year. I drove an R5 last year on road and dirt and will be willing to drive a car like this on snowy roads. We count playing at the forefront at Rally Swedene, but I don't feel any particular pressure being at home. It’s actually quite the opposite. »