A few days ago we brought you some video of Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia testing the Volkswagen Polo R WRC in Finland. New pics and video have come our way and it would be rude not to share.
After the testing Jost Capito, Volkswagen’s head of motorsport, said the team is on track for its 2013 WRC debut. At least two cars are confirmed for the opening race in Monte Carlo. Ogier will get the first, with the Jari-Matti Latvala rumour for the second getting stronger by the day.
There’s a small chance Volkswagen could enter three cars for the Monte, but reports of as many as four or five appear wide of the mark according to Capito.
“There is a scenario to get a third car at the start in Monte Carlo,” Capito told rallye-magazin.de. “But only if one has everything under control and if everything works the way we imagine and if we have enough experience in the team.
“Volkswagen is accustomed to success and is ambitious. But in contrast to the established teams from Ford and Citroen, Volkswagen cannot fall back on ten years of experience in the rally circus.
“The WRC is for our car, our technology and our team completely new territory. There are many tests ahead and many things that we will do to be even better. We work towards this. I think that we will have a competitive car in early 2013.”
It’s expected Volkswagen will confirm its 2013 driver line up at Rally Deutschland in late August.
[Source: Rallisport.net | Thanks to Richard for the tip]
