Stobart VK M-Sport Ford Team Driver Gigi Galli said:
“Well finally we have come to my home rally! Sardinia is a very nice island, quite wild in some parts, and some of the stages run through beautiful landscapes. I’ve taken part in this race a few times since it was moved to Sardinia in 2004. It is a very technical, tricky and difficult rally with very hard gravel roads and lots of loose stones. One of the stages I like most is Monte Lerno, the one with a very big jump that is so easy to catch out unwary drivers. I really look forward to getting there, to see all the Italian fans, and hopefully we can find the right rhythm and pace from the beginning.”
Stobart VK M-Sport Ford Team Driver Matthew Wilson said:
“I’m looking forward to this event next week and it will be good to race back in Europe after three long hauls on the run. Last year I was running just outside the points before we retired but the feeling was good and the notes were working well so hopefully we can develop on this a bit more and finish in the points. Unlike Jordan the event won’t be as physically demanding with the heat but it can be very rough in places so 100 percent concentration will be the key to finishing this event without problems. I am pleased to be scoring for the Stobart team again this year. Jordan was a good result for us and I’m confident we can post a strong points finish here for the team.”
Stobart VK M-Sport Ford Team Principal Malcolm Wilson said:
“This event will provide another good opportunity for the Stobart team to pick up some good results after a fine effort in Jordan where all three crews finished in the points. I was pleased that Gigi found his pace in Jordan and hopefully he can take this speed into his home rally; I feel confident he’ll be battling for a podium here. With Henning competing in the Munchi’s Ford team Matthew has another opportunity to score points for his team. He picked up a good haul in Mexico and, with increased confidence after a strong finish in Jordan, I think he can help to move the team forward in the championship.”
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