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FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Rally Great Britain

We will fight tooth and nail Volkswagen prepared

for battle at the rally classic in Wales
Free rein for the three Volkswagen duos at the Rally Great Britain
13th and final round: grand finale to the WRC
Final stop in a superlative season for Volkswagen
Wolfsburg (07 November 2014). An open battle at the final rally of the year: Volkswagen
duos Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and
Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Flene (N/N) go into the Rally Great Britain with one common goal
victory. The destinations of the World Championship titles and the top three places in the
Drivers and Co-Drivers competition may already have been decided ahead of the 13th
and final round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in north Wales, but the drivers
in the blue, grey and white are as hungry for success as ever. After all, the Rally Great
Britain is a genuine classic on the WRC calendar.
Ogier and Ingrassia, who successfully defended their World Championship titles* in Spain
three weeks ago, are determined to end their WRC-winning season on a high just as
they did last year. Runners-up in the World Championship, Latvala and Anttila, also have
their sights set on a perfect end to the season as do the third-placed pair of Mikkelsen
and Flene: Latvala/Anttila are gunning for their third victory in Wales, while
Mikkelsen/Flene, who also started out on their rallying career here, will be going flat out
for their maiden WRC victory. However, the Volkswagen drivers are not alone in that
regard: Ogier, Latvala and Mikkelsen will face another eleven strong opponents from
Hyundai, Ford and Citron in their World Rally Cars in Great Britain.
The Rally Great Britain promises to be a spectacular finale for fans, drivers and teams
alike, said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. This classic is one of those
rallies that everyone wants to win at least once over the course of their career. The rally in
Wales is right up there with the Monte, the Rally Sweden and the Rally Finland. Unique
special stages in unique weather conditions, which are sometimes difficult to judge these
are real challenges. There can be absolutely no doubting the motivation of our Volkswagen
drivers. As always, Sbastien Ogier, Jari-Matti Latvala and Andreas Mikkelsen will be
given free rein as they look to satisfy their desire to win. Once again: may the best man
win.
Rain, fog, mud Wales in November
The Rally Great Britain is probably the only rally on the WRC calendar, at which fans
would be disappointed if they did not have horizontal rain driving into their faces. The
weather and the ensuing drama and heroic tales have made the Rally Great Britain world
famous. Classic stages like Gartheiniog, Dyfi, and the section through Clocaenog
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Forest will once again form the core of the 305.64 kilometres against the clock. The rain
usually to be expected in mid-November transforms the gravel roads into a mud-bath,
while the fog that hangs menacingly over the forests can severely hamper visibility. In total,
the teams face in Wales 23 special stages.
Record-breaking: Volkswagen out to make it a round dozen
Full steam ahead at the 13th rally of the year, with eleven wins already in the bag:
Volkswagens World Championship-winning team is hell-bent on ending its superlative
season on a high. Even before the start of the Rally Great Britain, eleven of a possible 13
victories in one season has seen the Wolfsburg manufacturer equal the record set twice
before by WRC rival Citron (2005 and 2008) but with a far better win percentage. In
Wales, Volkswagen now has the opportunity to surpass the previous best and set a new
record for the number of wins in one season.
The latest facts and figures from Volkswagens WRC season
Volkswagen also equalled a WRC record at the recent Rally Spain: coming into this
season, only Peugeot in 2002 had previously achieved eight one-twos in one season.
Volkswagen matched this total this year, claiming the top two positions in Sweden, Mexico,
Argentina, Poland, Finland, Australia, France and Spain. Volkswagen is as proud of this
achievement as the Polo R WRC has been quick throughout the entire season: Since the
Rally Monte Carlo in January, 179 of 226 stage wins have gone to Wolfsburg, as well as
417 of a possible 678 top-three times. The Volkswagen drivers have also won ten of the
twelve Power Stages so far in 2014. With bonus points on offer for the fastest three cars,
the Polo R WRC has so far scored extra points on 23 occasions.
Duel of the year without any tactical implications: Ogier vs. Latvala with a bonus
The duel that just keeps on giving: the battle between Sbastien Ogier and Jari-Matti
Latvala was already regarded as one of the closest in the history of the World Rally
Championship, even before Volkswagen entered the fray. In 2014 the two were separated
by under twelve seconds on no fewer than three occasions: Latvala won in Finland,
finishing 3.6 seconds ahead of Ogier; in Australia it was Ogier who came home 6.8
seconds ahead of Latvala, and Ogier recently defeated Latvala by just 11.3 seconds in
Spain. Coming into the rally in Wales, Ogier has already secured the World Championship
title* and the seasons top two drivers enter this prestigious duel without any tactical
considerations. But dont write off Andreas Mikkelsen: their team-mate has already joined
his two more senior colleagues in their battle for victory on at least one occasion this
season. He finished just behind Jari-Matti Latvala in Sweden and Sbastien Ogier in
Poland. And they are not the only serious contenders: the men driving for the rival teams
also have their sights set on victory particularly Kris Meeke (Citron) at his home WRC
event.
* Subject to the official publication of the results by the FIA.

Quotes ahead of the Rally Great Britain

Sbastien Ogier, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #1
We achieved the biggest goal of the season at the Rally Spain, so the pressure is off. I
want to enjoy the last rally of the season, which means getting a good result. Our tests in
Wales mean we have prepared perfectly for the complex conditions. The unpredictable
weather, in particular, makes the Rally Great Britain very complicated and a real challenge.
Experience shows that every driver wants to end the season as strongly as possible at the
final rally of the year, before heading into the well-earned break. I can well imagine that
Jari-Matti will be looking to celebrate his third win of the season in Wales.
Jari-Matti Latvala, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #2
Last year I finished runner-up behind Sbastien. I want to go one better this time around.
That would be a really nice way to end the season. I like the Rally Great Britain, because it
is so demanding. The special stages are very quick, and demand a flowing driving style.
They head through forests, in which there is often a lot of fog, which hampers vision. It
rains a lot there at this time of year, which often makes the gravel roads into a real mudbath. We have even had snow on one occasion in the past, which made it even more
slippery. Because the rally is so demanding, you can make up an awful lot of time with a
good drive. The Rally Great Britain is the perfect way to end the season.
Andreas Mikkelsen, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #9
I want to end the season with a really good result. The Rally Great Britain is particularly
dear to my heart, as this is where my career began back in 2006. Since then, it has been
like a home rally for me. I feel right at home in Wales, and am very familiar with the
conditions. I am optimistic that I might even claim the first WRC win of my career here.
Despite this, I will not risk everything to get my first victory. This will come anyway sooner
or later. However, the current situation in the championship means I will take a few more
risks than usual. Having said that, I must also consider my co-driver Ola Flene in Wales,
who is currently fourth in the Co-Drivers Championship, just two points behind Mikko
Hirvonens co-driver Jarmo Lehtinen. Hopefully we can do something about that.

Did you know that ...

... the Rally Great Britain was held for the first time in 1932 and was known as the RAC
Rally until 1997?
... the spectacular Group B cars made their final appearance in the World Rally
Championship here in 1986? The turbo-charged monsters were banned after the season
finale, because they had become too fast and dangerous for drivers and spectators alike.
... Volkswagen claimed a one-two at the 2013 Rally Great Britain, courtesy of Sbastien
Ogier and Jari-Matti Latvala? This was the second of ten one-twos so far for the Polo R
WRC.

... Andreas Mikkelsen finished fifth in 2013 to complete Volkswagens best team result at
that time? Ogier, Latvala and Mikkelsen have matched, or even surpassed, the first,
second and third they achieved in Wales on four occasions already in 2014: in Argentina
(1-2-4), Poland (1-2-5), Finland (1-2-4) and Australia (1-2-3).
... Jari-Matti Latvala is the Volkswagen driver who has enjoyed the most success at the
Rally Great Britain? He claimed back-to-back victories in Wales with Ford in 2011 and
2012.
... Andreas Mikkelsen launched his WRC career at the Rally Great Britain in 2006? Back
then, he was in action at the wheel of a Ford Focus.
... two rally legends share the record number of wins at the Rally Great Britain? Hannu
Mikkola (FIN) and Petter Solberg (N) both won four times in Wales.
... the Rally Great Britain has always formed the final round of the season in recent years?
With one exception: the final rally of the year was held in Spain in 2012, when the Rally
Great Britain was moved to mid-September.
... the Rally Great Britain was cancelled in 1957 due to the Suez crisis and the fuel
shortage?
... Germanys Armin Schwarz made an impressive World Championship debut at the Rally
Great Britain in 1988? Driving an Audi 200 quattro, he finished fifth.
... Richard Burns became the first Englishman to win the World Rally Championship title at
his home event in 2001?

The number for the Rally Great Britain: 1,064

The boss sits on the left, the man on the right is in charge: the Dyfi special stage at the
Rally Great Britain is 21.9 kilometres long and identical to last year. In just over two
minutes 50 seconds, world champion Julien Ingrassia will give world champion Sbastien
Ogier exactly 1,064 instructions. Co-driver Ingrassia will read 28 pages of pace notes to
his driver during Dyfi, each of which contains between 34 and 42 (the maximum is 52)
symbols. Each symbol stands for a command.

FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Overall Standings

Drivers Championship
1. Sbastien Ogier, 242 points; 2. Jari-Matti Latvala, 211; 3. Andreas Mikkelsen, 150;
4. Mikko Hirvonen, 108; 5. Mads stberg, 92; 6. Thierry Neuville, 91; 7. Kris Meeke, 84;
8. Elfyn Evans, 71; 9. Martin Prokop, 42; 10. Dani Sordo, 40; 11. Henning Solberg, 26;
12. Bryan Bouffier, 20; 13. Juho Hnninen, 20; 14. Hayden Paddon, 18; 15. Robert Kubica,
14; 16. Ott Tnak, 11; 17. Benito Guerra, 8; 18. Chris Atkinson, 7; 19. Pontus Tidemand, 6;
20. Dennis Kuipers, 4; 21. Jaroslav Melichrek, 4; 22. Nasser Al-Attiyah, 4; 23. Lorenzo
Bertelli, 2; 24. Matteo Gamba, 2; 25. Craig Breen, 2; 26. Yuriy Protasov, 2; 27. Jari
Ketomaa, 1; 28. Karl Kruuda, 1; 29. Khalid Al Qassimi, 1
Manufacturers Championship
1. Volkswagen Motorsport; 416 points; 2. Citron Total Abu Dhabi WRT, 187;
3. M-Sport, 180; 4. Hyundai Motorsport, 175; 5. Volkswagen Motorsport II, 133; 6. Jipocar
Czech National Team, 45; 7. Hyundai Motorsport N, 26; 8. RK M-Sport WRT, 25

FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Rally Great Britain Itinerary

Thursday, 13 November 2014
Liaison
Shakedown (Clocaenog), 240 min.
Ceremonial start (Colwyn Bay)

SS
03.32 km

Liaison

SS

Liaison

08:00 hrs
19:00 hrs

Friday, 14 November 2014

SS 01
SS 02
SS 03
SS 04

SS 05
SS 06
SS 07
SS 08

Liaison
Start (Deeside)
Gartheiniog 1
105.04 km
Dyfi 1
06.42 km
Hafren Sweet Lamb 1
31.20 km
Maesnant 1
04.98 km
Regroup (Newtown), 15 min.
Service A (Newtown), 15 min.
Gartheiniog 2
65.91 km
Dyfi 2
06.42 km
Hafren Sweet Lamb 2
31.20 km
Maesnant 2
04.98 km
Flexi service B (Deeside), 45 min.
Parc ferm (Deeside)
430.61 km

14.58 km
21.90 km
23.55 km
12.86 km

39.16 km

14.58 km
21.90 km
23.55 km
12.86 km

135.30 km

145.78 km

576.39 km

05:30 hrs
07:44 hrs
08:14 hrs
09:24 hrs
09:58 hrs
11:03 hrs
11:22 hrs
13:03 hrs
13:33 hrs
14:43 hrs
15:17 hrs
18:30 hrs
21:30 hrs

Saturday, 15 November 2014

SS 09
SS 10
SS 11
SS 12
SS 13

SS 14
SS 15
SS 16
SS 17

Liaison
Service C (Deeside), 15 min.
Clocaenog East 1
41.87 km
Clocaenog Main 1
01.97 km
Aberhirnant 1
39.41 km
Dyfnant 1
24.22 km
Chirk Castle
65.35 km
Regroup (Deeside), 30 min.
Service D (Deeside), 30 min.
Clocaenog East 2
41.87 km
Clocaenog Main 2
01.97 km
Aberhirnant 2
39.41 km
Dyfnant 2
24.22 km
Flexi service E (Deeside), 45 min.
Parc ferm (Deeside)
430.16 km

SS

Liaison

08.25 km
13.74 km
13.87 km
19.98 km
02.06 km

46.57 km

08.25 km
13.74 km
13.87 km
19.98 km

103.30 km

113.74 km

543.90 km

SS

Liaison

06:40 hrs
07:52 hrs
08:08 hrs
09:18 hrs
10:10 hrs
12:00 hrs
13:03 hrs
13:33 hrs
15:00 hrs
15:16 hrs
16:26 hrs
17:18 hrs
19:59 hrs
23:00 hrs

Sunday, 16 November 2014

Liaison
SS 18
SS 19
SS 20
SS 21
SS 22
SS 23P

Service F (Deeside), 15 min.

Brenig 1
Alwen 1
Kinmel Park 1
Kinmel Park 2
Alwen 2
Regroup (Deeside), 30 min.
Brenig 2
Podium ceremony (Llandudno)

07:05 hrs
08:33 hrs
09:00 hrs
09:55 hrs
10:04 hrs
10:51 hrs
11:08 hrs
12:00 hrs
17:00 hrs

54.30 km
07.80 km
31.22 km
00.52 km
32.30 km

10.81 km
10.04 km
02.21 km
02.21 km
10.04 km

03.60 km

15.27 km

10.81 km

52.49 km

197.50 km
1,058.64 km

46.12 km
305.64 km

243.62 km
1,363.91 km

FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Rally Great Britain Media appointments
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Meet the Volkswagen Team with Ogier, Latvala and Mikkelsen (Service Park)

17:00 hrs

Thursday, 13 November 2014

FIA Press Conference with Sbastien Ogier (Media Centre, Deeside)

14:00 hrs

Sunday, 16 November 2014

FIA Press Conference, top three and team managers (Media Centre, Deeside)

16:00 hrs

FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Rally Great Britain TV broadcast

Western Europe
Andorra (Canal +); Austria (LAOLA1.tv, ORF, RTL, ServusTV, Sport 1); Belgium (Canal +,
RTBF); Denmark (TV3 Sport, VIASAT); Finland (MTV3, YLE Sport); France (Canal +,
France TV, Lquipe 21, TF1); Germany (Sport1, RTL, n-tv, LAOLA1.tv, ServusTV);
Greece (OTE); Ireland (Setanta); Italy (RAI, Canale Italia, Sportitalia); Liechtenstein (RTL,
ServusTV, Sport 1); Luxembourg (Canal +, RTL, ServusTV, Sport 1); Monaco (Canal +,
France TV, Lquipe 21, TF1); Netherlands (RTL 7); Norway (VIASAT, Viasat Sport);
Portugal (Sport TV, RTP); Spain (Canal +); Sweden (SVT); Switzerland (Canal +, RTL,
ServusTV, Sport 1); United Kingdom (ITV 4); Wales (S4C)
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Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Latin America, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela (Fox Sports); Brazil (ESPN); Paraguay (Fox Sports,
Telefuturo)
International
Worldwide (Reuters, SNTV)

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