Camilli: “We have to stay positive”

Éric Camilli was already outside the top ten at Rally from Mexico following a puncture in the second stage. The pilot M-Sport retired on the third day after hitting a stone in Ibarrilla, the 11th special of the event, where leader Jari-Matti Latvala (Volkswagen) had a big scare.

“The stone damaged the steering and we couldn't go any further. The damage was not significant but we were not able to repair it”, explained the Frenchman. “That’s how it is, we have to stay positive. It's not the start to the season I was hoping for, but experience is very important at this level in rallying. I know it's very hard to finish an event without it and we have to keep trying. It wasn't a big mistake, Jari-Matti hit the same stone, and my confidence remains high. I know things will get better. »

Malcolm Wilson can only regret this new disappointment. “He paid a high price and lost valuable experience in the special stages on the day's programme. The positive thing is that he will be back tomorrow where we will aim to achieve the record of 200 consecutive points finishes for Ford”, added the director of M-Sport who sees Mads Ostberg occupying fourth place following the abandonment of Andreas Mikkelsen.