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Prodrive WRC Team drivers Dani Sordo and Jarkko Nikara proved the team's MINI John Cooper Works WRC can match any car on the world rally stage by posting impressive times during day two of the Rally Spain.
Sordo posted two fastest times in three stages Saturday afternoon, his progress dampened only by a faulty injector.
"We have gone through the whole range of emotions today," said Prodrive boss Dave Wilcock.
"First we were on a high when it looked as though Dani would be second quickest on the opening stage, followed by the low of hearing the car firing on three cylinders and being unable to do anything about it until service."
After service, with the problem fixed, Sordo resumed showcasing the potential of the MINI WRC.
"I was really motivated to drive fast and show what the MINI can do," the Spaniard said. "There is still more to come from the engine and I know the guys are working on this now in Banbury.
"I will be looking to win the powerstage (Sunday)."
Sordo posted two fastest times in three stages Saturday afternoon, his progress dampened only by a faulty injector.
"We have gone through the whole range of emotions today," said Prodrive boss Dave Wilcock.
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| The MINI John Cooper Works WRC in action at Rally Spain (Photo: Prodrive official) |
"First we were on a high when it looked as though Dani would be second quickest on the opening stage, followed by the low of hearing the car firing on three cylinders and being unable to do anything about it until service."
After service, with the problem fixed, Sordo resumed showcasing the potential of the MINI WRC.
"I was really motivated to drive fast and show what the MINI can do," the Spaniard said. "There is still more to come from the engine and I know the guys are working on this now in Banbury.
"I will be looking to win the powerstage (Sunday)."