Targeting the podium in MexicoJari-Matti Latvala became the youngest driver in history to win a WRC round in Sweden last month on only his second outing with the BP Ford Abu Dhabi team.
The 22-year-old Finn acknowledges that victory imposed demands on him that he
had not experienced before.
"It was a surprise because I didn't expect so much media interest and I was very busy handling interviews for a few days after the rally," he said.
"I don't have as much experience in Mexico compared to some other rounds and I need to be a bit calmer than in Sweden. Another win isn't a realistic aim and I would be happy with a top three position. I was very satisfied with last week's test. Pirelli's tyres felt strong. I had a couple of impacts with stones but no punctures so I have no concerns."
Latvala was seventh last year, his best result from just two starts, and has learned to be cautious of the water crossings.
"In the recce the roads are in good condition but it's surprising how many big impacts the cars can take during the rally itself. Where the water flows down from the mountains and crosses the roads, the concrete crossings can be deep and after a fast section the car can take quite a hard impact there," he explained.
Latvala is second in the standings, six points behind team-mate Mikko Hirvonen.
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