Solberg switches to Munchi's FordThe Stobart VK M-Sport Ford rally team head to Corona Rally Mexico this week, for the third round of the World Rally Championship, second in the Manufacturer standings. This will be the first gravel event in 2008 for the squad and the third
consecutive event that a different pairing will be nominated to score points for the team.
After a sensational podium finish for Gigi Galli/Giovanni Bernacchini in Sweden earlier this month they will again be a nominated scoring crew. The second for this event will be Brits Matthew Wilson/Scott Martin who have had a very promising start to the season and are therefore rewarded with an opportunity to help the team continue with its first-rate start to the season.
Stobart regulars Henning Solberg/Cato Menkerud jump ship for this event in aid of fellow M-Sport-run outfit the Munchi's Ford World Rally Team.
“The Stobart team head to Mexico sitting in a great position and with a good chance of finishing the event still in a top-three Manufacturer spot," stated team boss Malcolm Wilson.
"Altitude plays a big part in this rally and it will be tough on both drivers as the temperatures are much higher than the previous two events."
For Galli this will be his first event on gravel in the Stobart Focus RS WRC07. Budget restrictions have prevented the Italian from competing in Mexico over the last three years.
“I competed on this event in 2004 but only got through five stages; however we did do the recce in 2005 and 2006 which I think will help a lot," Galli said. "The people also manage the roads very well there which makes them quite enjoyable to drive on. It will be harder for me to compete at a good level having only done five competitive stages in 2004 but I don't care, it will be good to be there and get used to the new tyre.”
Stobart VK M-Sport Ford
