Wydaeghe about Canary WRC: “We’re thinking. We don’t know about asphalt”

Martijn Wydaghe shares his outlook on preparing for the Canary Islands Rally, an event that represents a new challenge for him and his team. Although he talked to many pilots competing in case the European Rally Championship (ERC), he recognized that Lack of concrete information makes preparation of an Exercise of Haka -Haka.

He said “It’s easier if you’ve participated in the event; Now we just have to think about. We do not know what will be like asphalt, whether it will be painful or how it acts in rainfall conditions. I talked to many pilots there, but nothing gave me the same answerWhat we need to know during recognition is, ”he explained.

Once the recognition has been completed, Wydaghe will focus on reviewing the summary of stages you pilotThierry Neuville, did. The review of this video will be primarily in its preparation, making a significant difference compared to the previous rallies where it competed. “For a rally that has already been to the championship, we have tried to re -use the records of the previous edition. Indicating a great job for me: prepare all notes And make changes if the crosses have changed, ”he said.

Preparation is a major aspect for Wydaghe. “For the islands Canary Islands have no rhythm notesSo I think Thierry will make small descriptions of the stage from markers. In this way, we will know what to expect from the awards and we will not surprise us, ”he added.

When asked about the time dedicated to the preparation, Wydaghe mentioned that, even though it was not a full -time job, it implies a significant promise. “You can say that for three or four weeks, day -day, you are busy there. It’s not work eight hours a day, but I’ll say you dedicate between three and four hours a day in preparations. It’s a lot of work, and Some rallies are harder to prepare than others, but not required a new event requires more preparation timeCarrying

Despite the workload, Wydaghe does not see the preparation as a difficult task. “I want challenges, so A new rally is always Kapana -excited. It requires a small job in the notes to be to our liking. If you can do what you want and live your dream, no matter where you go. We enjoy every rally, and I think that’s the most important thing “ending a smile.