Anteprima Rally di Finlandia, i pensieri di Nogier–23/7/2011

Nogier expects Räikkönen to show more Finland pace

Citroen Racing Technologies boss Benoit Nogier expects Kimi Raikkonen to be closer to the leading pace on Rally Finland next week. Finn Raikkonen is in his second season with the French team under Nogier’s stewardship and will tackle his home round of the world championship for the third time at the wheel of a Citroen DS3 WRC. “Kimi loves his country and his rally,” said Nogier. “He really enjoyed his two-day test and he got the car to handle to his liking. He has a logical approach. He was his usual self, did not get excited and kept his unflappable calm. The road show will help him to immerse himself in the ambiance of the rally. We hope he’ll drive a consistent race and close the gap to the frontrunners.” Before Rally Finland gets underway in Jyvaskyla on July 28, Raikkonen and Citroen team leader Sebastien Loeb will take part in the Red Bull Road Show event in the Finnish capital Helsinki tomorrow (Sunday).

Da MaxRally.com