The WRC 2 drivers had their first test in the 3.7 km of SS Examilia. Eleven of the seventeen entrants tested their cars and their first impression is that Acropolis Rally is a tough but also nice event.
36 AL KETBI Rashid - HEPPERLE Karina SKODA Fabia S 2000
"We have never been in Acropolis Rally before. The ss we tested today is very important, because we could see the set up of the car and we have a picture of what is going to follow next. We had a big crash in Portugal and we try to forget it. We are going to drive smoothly at the begging and our aim is to finish at the top five. Acropolis Rally is well organized; everything is clear and easy for the driver, which is very important."
40 SMAILOV Arman - RUSOV Andrey SUBARU Impreza WRX STI
"This is my first time in Acropolis Rally and my first year in WRC. It is very hot in the car and the road is twisty. We are looking for the right suspension setup. Our aim is to finish the rally."
41 FUCHS Nicolas - MUSSANO Fernando MITSUBISHI Lancer EVO X
"We won at Mexico, Portugal and Argentina and we want to win the trophy. Last year here we were first in our category up until the last ss, when we retired due to a broken suspension. We want the revenge this year! The car is strong and powerful and we have a great team as well."
48 AL-KUWARI Abdulaziz - DUFFY Killian FORD Fiesta RRC
"Acropolis Rally is very famous for the rough stages, so we are not surprised from what we see today. Our plan first of all is to finish the rally, and then to try to finish at the top three so as to keep the leadership at the WRC 2 championship."
49 KIKIRESHKO Oleksii - LARENS Sergei MINI John Cooper Works
"We have quite good memories from Acropolis Rally. We would like to drive fast and our aim is to finish at the podium. We will try to do our best. Acropolis Rally is ok for the car, although tough enough. We love this rally. It's very nice; both the special stages and of course Greek people."
50 GORBAN Valeriy - KORSIA Volodymyr MINI John Cooper Works
"This is our second rally in WRC. We test the car, we study how it works. We want to finish the rally, only to finish it."
71 RASHEED Ala'A - MATAR Joseph FORD Fiesta RRC
"Actually, this is our second WRC rally and we are trying to learn how to drive the car and succeed to this event. We hope to finish the rally and to enjoy it. The Acropolis Rally is too rough and this is the first time we see this kind of surface, but it's nice."
72 ALONSO Juan Carlos - MONASTEROLO Juan Pablo MITSUBISHI Lancer EVO X
"This is our first time in Acropolis Rally and we are very happy. The car is ok. Today we test the suspension setup and the tyres. We would like to finish as higher in the points as we can."
74 KUBICA Robert - BARAN Maciek CITROEN DS3 RRC
"Acropolis Rally is a very demanding rally. This is my first time here. It is difficult but I know what to expect. The road is rough, with thick stones which is difficult for the car. We did a couple of runs, just to see if the car is ok for the event. Our aim is to gain experience. We are going to drive smoothly and try to avoid problems."
82 PROTASOV Yurii - SIKK Kuldar FORD Fiesta RRC
"I came for the first time in Greece for the ELPA Rally in 2010. This is my second Acropolis. Last year I was driving a different car (Subaru Impreza). This year I participate with a Ford Fiesta which seems to be ok for the Acropolis. It is very important for me to finish and to gain some more experience. "
