“This was one of the best rallies for me,” said Kubica. “It’s a shame we had the [transmission] problem because without this we could have had a very nice – and unexpected result. Coming here for the second time after last year’s very negative experience, we could have been fourth or fifth fighting with [Ott] Tanak or even in front of him – that’s very good for us!”
Kubica’s Ford Fiesta RS WRC is now in Mexico ready for the start of round three – the first gravel round of the season. After the Leon-based event, the Italian-based team will make use of a six-week break before round four in Argentina.
Kubica added: “We still need to improve a few things and the time is very tight. After Mexico there will be a bit more time and we can try to improve the overall functionality of the thing.”
Rally Mexico starts from Guanajuato on Thursday March 5.