Volkswagen completed a six-day for Rallye Monte Carlo this week, the 2016 WRC season opener, with Sebastien Ogier, Jari-Matti Latvala and Andreas Mikkelsen all in action for two days apiece. The tests took place about 70 kilometres outside Gap, where the Rally Monte Carlo will be held from 21 to 24 January, with the squad completing around 1000 kilometres in total. “Despite a lack of snow, the tests on and around the Col de Perty near the town of Laborel were worth their weight in gold,” VW said. “The three driver/co-driver duos trialled set-up variants for the Polo R WRC and tested various combinations of the Michelin tyres to be used next year.” The test represented the second...
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