It's a real pity we had that puncture. The fight with Dani was fantastic. But I'm not sure that we could have conquered the first place. To finish second here is for me a great result on my first outing in Germany !

I'm certainly not going to make any stupid predictions about winning, but I see no reason why we can't finish in the top eight and score championship points.

It's just been a few puncture wounds. It's not going for the throat-type wounds.

[The Scot was very satisfied with his run.] Today has gone completely to plan. I drove a bit too slowly on the opening stage but since then I've been able to push. The road position has obviously helped but the car has been fine too, ... If we can do the same tomorrow then who knows what sort of result is possible?

This same Lake County Board spent far more than the amount here, several years back, to rid themselves of an administrative employee with whom they had differences. Just ask how much and you would be shocked.

Rally GB is obviously very special to me, so I am very much looking forward to competing in my home event and giving the fans something to cheer.