Press conference
Q:
Sebastien, your Championship victory could happen this weekend, almost certainly. How do you feel about it?
Sebastien Ogier:
Like you mention, our chances are bigger than ever. This weekend, it should happen but it’s still a chance that not. So we still have to do a good job. Of course, I’m very pleased with this season, the first one with Volkswagen. We are very happy with what we have achieved. The car has performed very well and was reliable straight away from the beginning. It’s almost a perfect season so far. I made a mistake in Germany so, now, I just want to enjoy the season. I feel quite relaxed. I don’t feel so much pressure about the Championship. I just want to get pleasure in the car. That means be fast and fight for the win, otherwise I cannot get pleasure.
Q:
If Thierry Neuville doesn’t score maximum points in the opening Power Stage, then the title will be yours. Do you feel nervous going into that Power Stage?
Sebastien Ogier:
Not really, I think I have a lot of pressure on the media side but, to be honest, I want to start well the race. I don’t need absolutely to win this stage. It depends on this man (Thierry Neuville). If he can accept not to be first, then it’s okay. I don’t have extra pressure about it especially as it’s a stage in the city where it’s easy to make a stupid mistake. I will try to start with a good pace but, of course, it’s not necessarily flat out to win it.
Q:
Sebastien Loeb returns this weekend, but Sordo was victorious on the last Tarmac event and Thierry was also was impressive – will it be a tough fight for the win this weekend?
Sebastien Ogier:
I’m happy you mention that because I’m sure those two guys will be there as well. I’m sure that the fight can be very exciting. Seb has missed few races but I’m sure he will come back immediately with a strong performance like he always did.
Q:
Welcome back to the WRC, Sebastien (Loeb). After many seasons in the Championship and nine World titles, one rally left for you in the WRC and it’s your home event. How do you feel ahead of it?
Sebastien Loeb:
I feel okay. For sure, it’s a nice story to finish my career here. That’s why we decided with Citroen to finish here. Now, we are here. The feeling is okay. For sure, it’s always a great atmosphere on this rally and it will be some emotion to be here for the last time but, on the other side, it’s a long time I think that, one day, I will have to stop rallying. For me, I turned the page last year. This year, I just drive rallies like this to have fun and because we planned it with Citroen. The feeling is not bad. The recce was okay. I had a good feeling in the test with the car also so I just hope that we will find the rhythm quite quickly and that I will be in the fight.
Q:
How do your objectives differ for this final event to the normal Sebastien Loeb we are used to seeing?
Sebastien Loeb:
For sure, if I’m in a situation that I can win, I always try. That’s the same story here. On another side, I’m not fighting for the Championship. Seb (Ogier) will be the champion this year. I don’t need points. I’m just here for fun and to do my last race at home. If I’m not able to fight, it’s not terrible, you know. I just take it like it is.
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