IRC Barum Czech Rally Zlin preview : The expectations

Jan Kopecky (Czech Republic), Skoda Fabia S2000: "Of course I hope to win and I know it would be very good for my championship chances if I did. But it’s a very difficult rally with fast sections very close to the trees. We have found a good set-up and have good event knowledge."

Kris Meeke (United Kingdom), Peugeot 207 S2000: "A podium finish is the best we can hope for. We’ll do our best to challenge for the victory as we always do but it’s going to be near on impossible against the Skodas, which seem to have the edge at the moment."

Frederic Miclotte (Belgium, Freddy Loix’s co-driver), Skoda Fabia S2000: "Jan Kopecky is going to be really fast because it’s his home rally. But we also know the stages so we will be trying to win but everything will have to be perfect for that to happen. It won’t be easy."