And it is that as we have seen in recent years, the American rally not often very favourable for Ford engines. In addition to the great loss of power faced by proponents of the trade mark of the oval due to the altitude, also can look at the fateful Argentina Rally of 2009 where the mechanical problems are attacked with Mikko Hirvonen and forced him to leave after breaking engine. To be able to vote this post you must login or register here.
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Even so, and as I always say, it is not good to generalize and we will have to see as it behaves on conditions of heat, dust and tall new engines 1. 600cc with turbo. It should be noted that the Mexican test is always unpredictable and at any time we can see a change of leader because of the importance of the stand-out track and above all the dust in suspension.
The tires also be one of the keys that will shape the course of the competition. Especially if we look at the Rally of Sweden and regular top of the Michelin on the resistance to puncture it refers. Without going any further, the seven times world champion, Sebastien Loeb had two, what you ended up moving away from the fight for the podium. Also has been known that both Ford and Citroen have moved their concern on this issue to the French factory.
All this we added heat that often characterize the Guanajuato area at this time of year. This year it seems that it will not be the exception and the Sun, and especially high temperatures accompany the participants during the three days of competition. These factors taken together can do that more than a rally the Mexican test becomes an endurance race where it won the most regular.
I would also like to talk about the list of registered, possibly of the poorest in the Championship. And it's just we have published it 25 pilots with all categories. Since then. A good example of how expensive that may be all the logistics and transport to the other side of the pond.
Among the notable absences are of Kimi Raikkonen, who has ruled out this test in its programme of ten rallies. The Finn will be in Portugal, as well as a number of private pilots. The good news is that we will have the return of Evgeny Novikov which will add points to the Stobart team.
A shame this entry, because this year they have returned to prepare a nice show in the city of Guanajuato, town where the underground Power Stage will be held. Although possibly not see them live, because that will be the coverage of the World Rally Cars, local pilots will also play. Among them, a well-known personal, Guillermo Fonseca, who at the controls of his modest Peugeot 206 will face their second participation in the World Cup race. I wish you all the luck in the world from here.
As for the candidates to victory, my favorites are basically within the Citroen team. First of all, I am sure that in is time I see the rally that we are used and that no doubt will redeem its sixth position in Sweden. Among his main opponents he placed to Petter Solberg who has already proved its fast adaptation to the DS3 WRC. It will have to keep waiting and see the performance of Ford Ecoboost engines.
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