“Britain is like my second home” says Latvala ahead of Wales Rally GB
Jari-Matti Latvala is relishing the prospect of a return to his old stomping-ground on next week’s Wales Rally GB.
Talking before the penultimate round of the 2017 World Rally Championship, the Finn was effusive about the prospect of a return to the Welsh forests — his first time behind the the wheel of a Toyota Yaris WRC:
“Britain is a bit like my second home as it’s where I started my career and it was also my first world championship rally. There are some fantastic stages like Myherin and Dyfnant, which I’m looking forward to going back to.”
Latvala — who is currently in fourth place in the drivers’ championship — is also keen to put the mechanical problems he’s faced on recent events behind him:
“We obviously had a few technical issues in some of the recent rallies, but I feel confident that the team has got completely on top of those now and I just want to have two strong events to finish this incredible season. The first few rallies were challenging but maybe less demanding on the car than these events now at the end of the year, so we are learning more all the time as it is still only our first season as a team.”
Wales Rally GB takes place between 26–29 October.
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