WRC: Argentina, land of success for VW

Kris Nissen's team has already had its hours of glory on Argentinian soil. After its three victories on the Dakar, VW hopes to add a fourth, this time in SWRC. But the German team sees even further. She will want to play for victory next year by preparing as best as possible this year thanks to the commitment of?Ogier and Mikkelsen on Fabia S 2000s.

“Returning to Argentina with our team brings back wonderful memories, explains Kris Nissen. This is where we have won the Dakar for the last three years. In addition, VW is very well established in this country. It will be a bit like a rally at home for us. » But as for the more sporting aspect, Nissen knows that his troops are already trained for what will be the longest rally of the season. “Thanks to the Dakar, my team is used to traveling long distances and spent short nights, He continues. What we need is to develop our know-how to transfer it to the Polo WRC next year. »

For his part, Ogier knows that this rally will be very difficult, but that it is important for next year. “This is the longest rally I have ever seen, explains the Frenchman. It will be very difficult both for us and for the mechanics. We won't have to attack from start to finish, we will have to conserve our energy and the car as long as possible. It?s a real test of endurance.?