Stobart VK M-Sport Ford driver Henning Solberg said:
“Wow, what an end to the rally, it’s very sad for Ford but the podium is fantastic for me. We have come a long way since Thursday when the feeling after Shakedown wasn’t very good and today the car has been much better. I’ve been driving as fast as I can on this rally and really been pushing hard in the battle with Petter; the fastest stage times we had today prove just that. We have had a learning weekend and this rally has some fantastic stages but it’s also been very difficult. I’ve got the result I wanted, and that helps me maintain my position as the best non-factory driver in the championship.”
Stobart VK M-Sport Ford driver Matthew Wilson said:
“The stages here have been amazing and the number of people here spectating has just been incredible; they really like their rallying here in Poland. One of the biggest challenges has been adjusting my brain to the speed of the stages here and trying to maintain the rhythm when the type of road changes. It’s been really good preparation for Finland from that respect and it will be a help to have had three days driving at these speeds. We have taken a lot from this weekend and I need to just get my notes more consistent to be able to push harder.”
Stobart VK M-Sport Ford driver Krzysztof Holowczyc said:
“It’s been a fantastic rally and I’m very happy with the result. I have become the first Polish driver to score a drivers’ point and to do it here on my home rally is a very special feeling; we’ve also scored our best WRC finish ever which was a big surprise at the end. I have to thank the fans, I have never seen so many people and flags and their energy and the atmosphere has really helped me along. It’s five years since I have driven a WRC car and they have improved so much, this Focus is incredible and it’s helped me to drive in a very clean and precise way.”
Stobart VK M-Sport Ford team principal Malcolm Wilson said:
“It has been a really strong performance by the team on the final day and another podium for Henning after a bizarre last stage. All cars and crews were in good shape when they needed to push to improve their position today and I’m especially pleased for Krzysztof to be the first Pole to score a point in the WRC; it’s great that he has done that as a part of the Stobart team. The rally has been really good preparation for Finland so things are looking very positive for the next event.”
Stobart Group CEO Andrew Tinkler said:
“It’s a surprise, and well-deserved, podium for Henning and we’ve also reached 250 points for the Stobart team; I’m really proud of what we achieved against the best rally teams in the world. The guys have all done a fantastic job on this new rally and their ever-growing experience is shining through with more consistent results and stage wins. I must congratulate Krzysztof on his points and it’s great that he’s achieved this as part of our team.”
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