“This is my first time driving at the Rally Argentina. It’s one of the toughest and most demanding events in the World Rally Championship. You have to find the right pace to get the car through the stages in one piece,” says Pontus Tidemand.
Together with co-driver Jonas Andersson, the ŠKODA works driver is placing his faith in the ŠKODA FABIA R5 that he already drove to victory in the Rally Mexico. If Tidemand secures a top result in Argentina, he’s poised to take over the lead in the World Rally Championship (WRC 2).
“We’re proud to be the strongest brand in the WRC 2 field here in Argentina with a total of six ŠKODA FABIA R5. It’s a clear indication that our strategy of demonstrating the attractiveness and competitiveness of our rally car with the presence of our works team is definitely working,” says ŠKODA Motorsport boss Michal Hrabánek with obvious pleasure.
2018 Rally Argentina – WRC2 standings after Day 1: | ||||
1. | Rovanperä / Halttunen (FIN/FIN) | ŠKODA FABIA R5 |
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2. | Tidemand / Andersson (SWE/SWE) | ŠKODA FABIA R5 | +2.0 sec | |
3. | Greensmith / Craig (GB/GB) | Ford Fiesta R5 | +2,7 s |
2017 Rally Argentina
“This is my first time driving at the Rally Argentina. It’s one of the toughest and most demanding events in the World Rally Championship. You have to find the right pace to get the car through the stages in one piece,” says Pontus Tidemand.
Together with co-driver Jonas Andersson, the ŠKODA works driver is placing his faith in the ŠKODA FABIA R5 that he already drove to victory in the Rally Mexico. If Tidemand secures a top result in Argentina, he’s poised to take over the lead in the World Rally Championship (WRC 2).
“We’re proud to be the strongest brand in the WRC 2 field here in Argentina with a total of six ŠKODA FABIA R5. It’s a clear indication that our strategy of demonstrating the attractiveness and competitiveness of our rally car with the presence of our works team is definitely working,” says ŠKODA Motorsport boss Michal Hrabánek with obvious pleasure.
2018 Rally Argentina – WRC2 standings after Day 1: | ||||
1. | Rovanperä / Halttunen (FIN/FIN) | ŠKODA FABIA R5 |
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2. | Tidemand / Andersson (SWE/SWE) | ŠKODA FABIA R5 | +2.0 sec | |
3. | Greensmith / Craig (GB/GB) | Ford Fiesta R5 | +2,7 s |