Volkswagen 1-2-3 in Rally Australia – Andreas’ fourth podium this season
3..2..1, World Champion! Volkswagen wrapped up the title in the Manufacturers’ Championship of the FIA WRC with a one-two-three at the Rally Australia. All good things come in threes – especially when it comes to popping champagne corks: Volkswagen’s one-two-three at the Rally Australia was the first in the team’s history in the WRC.
September 14, 2014
3..2..1, World Champion! Volkswagen wrapped up the title in the Manufacturers’ Championship of the FIA WRC with a one-two-three at the Rally Australia. All good things come in threes – especially when it comes to popping champagne corks: Volkswagen’s one-two-three at the Rally Australia was the first in the team’s history in the WRC.
“What an incredible result for the entire team. World Champions, and with the team’s very first one-two-three to boot. I am delighted for all the mechanics, engineers and helpers who have made this possible, here in Australia and throughout the entire season. We had a huge lead over fourth place going into the final six special stages, but we could not do much in the way of catching the two cars ahead of us. Caught in no man’s land, our priority was to control our pace so that we did not make any mistakes and brought the result home. My goal ahead of the rally was to defend my advantage over fourth place in the World Championship. We have actually managed to increase it. I am absolutely delighted with my fourth podium of the year. Today is just a fantastic day,” Andreas says.
Rally Australia – Final Results
1 Ogier
2 Latvala +6.8
3 MIKKELSEN +1:18.0
4 Meeke +1:44.0
5 Hirvonen +1:51.8