Sergey Egorov, Arctic Energy WRT team owner:

“It is important that we start the rally project nowhere else but in Monte Carlo. For more than a century, Monaco has been associated with the most complex and most beautiful races. The royal luxury and immediate danger is a combination that will not leave anyone unmoved.”

Malcolm Wilson, head of M-Sport Ford WRT:

“Rally Monte Carlo is the most challenging stage of the entire championship. You have to be really wise to cope with the ever-changing road conditions. So it is very important to arrive to the finishing line.”

Alexey Lukyanuk, European rally vice champion:

“We completed the introduction, saw all the roads. The race is insanely complex. I wish the guys the best of luck, courage and a wise choice of tires!