WRC – Latvala favorite contender for Rally Sweden?

Jari-Matti Latvala will be one to watch closely at Rally of Sweden played this week. After his fine second place in Monte-Carlo, the Finn is preparing to embark on his favorite event on the calendar.

“I learned to fly on ice and snow. I feel at home in Sweden », recognized the Nord. “Rally Sweden has been my favorite event since the start of my career, although I am now comfortable on all types of surfaces. We always had a little understeer on the snow with the old Polo R WRC, but testing of the new version showed that we had made progress in this area. »

Jari-Matti Latvala will have to resist the pressure as he could be able to take the lead in the Championship if he manages to beat his teammate Sébastien Ogier. The Finn can believe it since he counts three successes at the Swedish Rally (2008, 2012 and 2014). “The second place achieved in Monte-Carlo made me very optimistic. It was a better result than expected. I would highlight my title aspirations if I won in Sweden. But I am aware that Sébastien (Ogier), Andreas (Mikkelsen) and Mads Ostberg will also be fighting for the win. »

Jari-Matti Latvala is only six points behind Sébastien Ogier at the end of the Monte-Carlo Rally, the Finn having won a bonus point in the Power Stage.