"Our drivers and team members are all thoroughbred motorsport fanatics," says Dr. Kay Segler, head of MINI Brand Management since 1st May.

"Although this is the first year for MINI in the WRC, everyone wants to achieve as much as is physically possible. Once we have our first outings behind us we will know where we stand and what areas we need to invest more work in. I am certain, however, that we will learn very quickly and experience a thrilling season."

David Richards' team already has already come through an exciting phase. "We have two years of intensive development and testing behind us," says the team principal of the MINI WRC Team. "It will be a historic moment for all involved when we stick the famous start numbers 37 and 52 on the car doors and go head-to-head with the opposition for the first time."
Kris Meeke and Dani Sordo are in action at 08:00 in Sardinia, and will familiarise themselves with the conditions at the Rally d'Italia Sardegna at the official shakedown, which sees them take on a 2.5 kilometre course in Monte Pino, near Olbia. 340 kilometres of stages stand between the MINI WRC Team and the finish on Sunday.

Σε ελεύθερη μετάφραση "Οι οδηγοί μας και τα μέλη της ομάδας μας είναι όλοι καθαρόαιμοί MOTORSPORT FANATICS"

ΥΓ αγαπάμε MINI .... θα τους στείλω αυτοκόλλητα .....