Erik Veiby manages some of rallying's best young rally drivers. Photo: Martin Holmes
“I think his biggest thing was to actually beat Pontus (Tidemand) in a fair fight in Poland, a high speed rally where Pontus was in the factory car and we were in a private car. I think that was his breakthrough.”
And your other drivers. Does Andreas Mikkelsen now feel happy, settled?
“Andreas is very happy to be at Hyundai. This is a very professional team. It’s a big team. They have resources, they have a good strong car.”
Pontus Tidemand?
“We are not certain where we can find him next year. We want for him to have some outings in 2017 WRCar. Frustrating when you are a champion and you don’t know!“There is nothing automatic about being a champion, but as you know Pontus is Asia Pacific Champion, he’s a Junior champion and now WRC2 champion. He has the skills, we just have to work hard to find him a good place.” And then Lappi? “I have to say that EP is a future world champion. He has something special. He’s so determined. He has an easy, smart driving style, going straight into the corner in the modern driving style. I have to say his personality shows he just wants to win.”
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