Adapted from wrc.com
Kris Meeke says he wants MINI's first season in the world championship to be more than just a learning year.
Kris Meeke and Dani Sordo in the Prodrive-managed MINI WRC Team will start with next month's Rally d'Italia Sardegna the first of the six events this season ahead of a full assault in 2012.
The Northern Irish driver says: "To go into a season without aiming to win is a waste - we may as well not even enter and save an awful lot of effort. We need to find the right balance. We can’t win the title (but we can) still prove how competitive we are."
Kris Meeke, whose ability as a test driver is highly regarded, continued: "We believe we are currently up to speed. However, that can only be confirmed in direct competition. Therefore we need to use the events to ensure we are competitive as soon as possible. Already we are feeling the weight of expectations - and gladly accept the challenge."
Kris Meeke says he wants MINI's first season in the world championship to be more than just a learning year.
Kris Meeke and Dani Sordo in the Prodrive-managed MINI WRC Team will start with next month's Rally d'Italia Sardegna the first of the six events this season ahead of a full assault in 2012.
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The Northern Irish driver says: "To go into a season without aiming to win is a waste - we may as well not even enter and save an awful lot of effort. We need to find the right balance. We can’t win the title (but we can) still prove how competitive we are."
Kris Meeke, whose ability as a test driver is highly regarded, continued: "We believe we are currently up to speed. However, that can only be confirmed in direct competition. Therefore we need to use the events to ensure we are competitive as soon as possible. Already we are feeling the weight of expectations - and gladly accept the challenge."